Assistant Canvass Director: Social Justice Campaigns in New York with Grassroots Campaigns
Grassroots Campaigns Recruitment Team
We’re living at the epicenter of some of the defining fights of an era. Roe v Wade is under more threat than ever, every day the Trump administration rips apart families with increasingly heartless immigration policy, and the clock is running out on our chance to avoid catastrophic climate change. The decisions being made today will have cascading effects for generations.
Grassroots Campaigns is partnering with the key organizations most central to these historic battles—Planned Parenthood and the ACLU. We know that with enough membership and funding:
· The ACLU can force this administration to end despicable policies like family separations at the border
· Planned Parenthood can protect the right to choose
At this exact moment unprecedented numbers of people are seeking ways to make their voices heard. In 2018, newly energized Americans rebuked the hateful, divisive policies of the Trump administration by electing the most diverse Congress in our nation’s history.
This emerging enthusiasm is exactly the fuel progressive and humanitarian groups need for their fights. We’re hiring new leaders to build and run the canvass programs that will grow the grassroots membership bases for these crucial organizations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
● Recruitment: Build a team of 15-50 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community. Identify and interview prospective staff and make hiring decisions.
● Staff Management: Teach canvassing and fundraising skills. Work with staff members in individual and group settings with a particular eye towards developing leaders. Cultivate a welcoming and motivating atmosphere.
● Canvassing: Canvass 3-4 times per week to train new and experienced staff in the field and meet personal fundraising requirements.
● Administration: Carefully track income and expenses. Handle the budget for the office. Process staff payroll. Maintain records for future organizing efforts.
● At the end of summer, apply what you’ve learned to launch a new campaign in a battleground district and help win the 2020 elections
QUALIFICATIONS
● Excellent communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and dedication to political change
● Enthusiasm to tackle big goals in high-stakes environments, ability to work on a team, and a sense of humor
● Confident leadership and a proven ability to shoulder significant responsibility
● Initiative and self-direction
● Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus, and may lead to opportunities for additional leadership positions
EXPECTATIONS
● Job openings begin from May-June, and campaigns will run until Election Day: November 3, 2020. There may be opportunities for continuing campaign work following the elections (not necessarily in the same location).
● Relocation will be required, and you may not know your election assignment far in advance, so geographic flexibility is a must
● This is a full-time position that requires long and irregular hours--once election campaigns start, you should be prepared for a “24/7” approach to hitting your goals
LOCATIONS
Positions are available in existing offices in cities nationwide. Currently hiring in MA, NY, PA, CO, CA and Washington, D.C.
Grassroots Campaigns provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or military or veteran status in accordance with all applicable laws. We don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of the above.
We're committed to building a diverse leadership team. Women, minorities, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.