Canvass Manager - Birmingham

Reporting Structure: Project Director

Rate of Pay: The salary range for this position is $54,000 to $66,000, depending on experience and skill sets

Job Classification: Full-time, exempt

Schedule: 50+ hours a week, Sundays off.

Location: onsite - Birmingham, AL

Benefits: RFS offers all full-time employees who remain with our team for more than three months full health care, dental, and vision benefits. Any job‑related travel, lodging, and other expenses are paid for by RFS.

Revolution Field Strategies is seeking highly motivated candidates for the role of Canvass Manager for a Canvassing program in Birmingham. Canvass Managers will assist in recruitment, training, and management of canvassers, who will be speaking with voters in Birmingham. Canvass Managers will work closely with the Regional Organizing Directors, Project Director and our Operations team to meet ambitious goals.

Canvass Managers will work in regional canvass offices and spend time in the field with canvassers. Canvass Managers must be true self‑starters and problem‑solvers, and be able to work effectively with and manage a diverse team that comes from a variety of backgrounds. We will provide comprehensive job training for new hires and we strongly encourage potential applicants who have the qualified skills for the position to apply, regardless of prior campaign experience.

Cycle/Project Based Full Time Position

This position is considered a Full‑Time Employee meaning they are expected to work full‑time (40 or more hours per week) for a defined period of time, typically the length of the project. However, RFS expects to provide extensive opportunities for successful employees and contractors to continue on with the company throughout the 2026 election season.

• Assist with training and management of canvassers in the field, including pre‑shift briefings and post‑shift debriefings.
• Work with the Regional Organizer and Project Director to implement, adjust, and improve the training program.
• Willing and able to work extended hours, with the expectation of 6‑day, 60+ hour weeks from mid‑March through May with the high likelihood of extension through September, including evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Detail‑oriented and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Strong desire to help register new voters.
• Must have ready access to personal transportation and will be required to provide proof of driver’s insurance.

• Working knowledge of Vote Builder, MiniVAN, or Blocks.

The salary range for Canvass Managers is between $54,000 and $66,000 per year depending on experience with the role beginning immediately and ending no later than November 15, 2026.

• As this is an in‑field position, the individual must be able to stand, walk, and meet with canvassers in the field for the duration of the work day.
• Communicate with colleagues and partners in person, via phone, including conference and video calls, as well as written communication such as email.
• Must have vision/hearing abilities.

RFS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. RFS will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and/or convictions, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.