Memphis Artist for Change : Canvass Supervisor

Memphis Artist for Change :
Canvass Supervisor LOCATION

Memphis , TN, 38116

$25.44 - $25.44 (Hourly)

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Managed Paid Staff

Memphis Artist for Change

Management

Non-Profit

Departmental Staff Manager (overseeing staff within a specific department, and/or reporting to a Department Director. Ex: Deputy Data Director, Regional Organizing Director, GOTV Director)

August 19, 2026

Reports To: Organizing Director

Supervises: Canvassers

Employment Status: Part-Time / Seasonal / Contract

Duration of Program: August 19, 2026 to November 11, 2026

Pay: $25.44/hrly

The Canvass Supervisor provides strategic leadership for Memphis Artists for Change's field canvassing program. This position oversees multiple canvassing teams, ensuring high-quality voter and community engagement while meeting organizational goals for conversations, surveys, volunteer recruitment, leadership identification, and campaign actions.

The Canvass Supervisor is responsible for hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, quality assurance, data management, and performance accountability. This role spends time both in the office planning operations and in the field supporting teams.

• Oversee daily operations of all canvassing activities.
• Develop weekly and monthly field plans that align with campaign goals.
• Establish daily goals for conversations, surveys, volunteer recruitment, and leadership identification.
• Ensure canvassing operations reflect MAC's organizing values and community-centered approach.

• Directly supervise Canvassers
• Interview, hire, and onboard canvassing staff.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions and performance evaluations.
• Develop improvement plans when necessary.
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture.

• Co
  - Design and Co - facilitate canvasser training.
• Train staff in:
• Community organizing
• Active listening
• De-escalation
• Data collection
• Survey administration
• Storytelling
• Safety protocols
• Leadership development

• Approve turf assignments and daily routes.
• Conduct field visits to observe and coach teams.
• Ensure proper materials, technology, and logistics are available.
• Monitor quality of conversations and adherence to scripts.

• Monitor daily field metrics.
• Review canvassing data for quality and completeness.
• Prepare weekly reports for campaign leadership.
• Analyze trends and recommend strategy improvements.

• Represent MAC professionally within neighborhoods.
• Build relationships with community leaders and partners.
• Address concerns raised by residents.
• Ensure canvassing reflects respect, dignity, and cultural competence.

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of canvassing, organizing, outreach, or campaign experience
• Minimum 2 years supervising staff
• Experience using voter files or CRM systems preferred
• Strong leadership and coaching ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to racial justice and community organizing

• Leadership
• Staff coaching
• Team development
• Strategic planning
• Conflict resolution li>
• Public speaking
• Data analysis
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
• CRM or canvassing software
• VAN

• Walk several miles daily li>
• Stand for extended periods li>
• Work outdoors in varying weather li>
• Lift up to 30 pounds li>
• Evening and weekend availability li>

• Overall campaign goals achieved li>
• Team retention li>
• Canvass quality scores li>
• Number of conversations completed li>
• Leadership identified li>
• Volunteer recruitment li>
• Data accuracy li>
• Staff development li>
• Community satisfaction li>
• Timely reporting li>