Voter Contact Organizer (Canvasser)
Grand Rapids$23 + bonusTemporary Full TimePosted 3w ago
About the role
Temporary full-time, on-site canvassing role in Grand Rapids, MI focused on voter contact and outreach for Michigan elections. Union-represented position reporting to the Regional Organizing Director - Michigan. Anticipated to run through at least November 4, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Engage voters in meaningful conversations at the doors in diverse communities with goals to persuade, motivate, and educate on progressive candidates and issues
- Perform voter contact door-to-door, online SMS texting or via phone daily to meet daily, weekly, and monthly goals
- Meet assigned goals associated with each metric and report daily on quantitative and qualitative metrics with timely data entry
- Table and engage in high traffic canvassing, attend events to expand presence in the community
- Assist with the execution of events as directed
- Attend weekly calls and meetings and participate in training on voter contact tactics, strategy and safety
- Adhere to health and safety protocols; perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous campaign or other voter contact experience preferred (volunteer or staff)
- Knowledge of Votebuilder/VAN or willingness to learn preferred
- Access to reliable transportation with valid driver's license/insurance/registration and clean driving record for at least 1 year (unless exempted)
- Ability to work long and irregular hours in a metrics-driven environment
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and handle multiple projects
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong interpersonal communications skills
- Bilingual experience is a plus but not required
Skills
Required:Voter contact / canvassingCommunicationDriving / transportation
Benefits
- Health Insurance Coverage - 95% Employer Paid
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions up to 5%
- $150 Monthly Cell Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Monthly Mileage Stipend
- 13 days paid time off per calendar year plus other paid holidays
- Sign-on, retention and referral incentives described in benefits section (see details in job description)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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