Canvassing Fellowship Manager

TITLE:

CANVASSING FELLOWSHIP MANAGER

LOCATION:

Macomb, MI

ANNUAL COMPENSATION: $60,000

RETENTION BONUS: $1,500 (must remain on staff through Nov 20th, 2026)

POSITION DURATION:
This position is considered temporary and will conclude on November 30, 2026.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt

MI United / MI United Action is preparing a large and complex voter canvassing campaign for the 2026 election cycle. This role leads a statewide outreach program to promote voter registration, civic engagement, and support for progressive leaders in low‑income and immigrant communities across Michigan.

• Interviewing and retaining Canvassing Fellows in the 2026 election cycle
• Planning and participating in new employee orientations for Canvassing Fellows
• Launching daily canvasses in your assigned region with a diverse staff of 10 or more Fellows and a Lead
• Ensuring canvass integrity by shadowing canvassers
• Planning and executing a daily stand‑up meeting to foster a healthy team culture
• Working with the data team to set voter contact goals and strategies in advance
• Creating and executing agendas for regular meetings with the Canvass Management Team
• Creating and executing agendas for regular meetings with the Canvass Planning Team
• Managing inventory of electoral equipment and electronic devices

• Creating a high‑energy electoral canvass rooted in MI United / MI United Action’s theory of change
• Working with the data team to ensure canvass data integrity
• Developing and improving training materials for Canvassing Fellows and Managers, including VAN and reporting tools
• Collecting stories, videos, photos, and other multimedia for promotion
• Attending monthly staff development trainings
• Assisting in voter targeting strategy and voter outreach tactics
• Transitioning newly activated leaders to permanent organizers at the election’s end

• A commitment to MI United Action’s theory of change and a strong commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice and their intersections
• A desire to learn and grow as a leader and a passion for developing the leadership skills of others
• Previous experience managing a culturally, religiously, and economically diverse staff
• Previous experience organizing campaigns or electoral canvassing
• Previous experience with VAN and Google Suite
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Effective communication skills and comfort working with the public, talking to strangers, and asking people to take action
• Reliable transportation/ability to drive to and from canvassing locations
• A data‑capable smartphone and familiarity with MiniVAN
• A high‑energy, highly organized, self‑starter capable of executing plans and implementing creative solutions to problems
• Ability to work with a team to achieve a common goal; multilingual (particularly Spanish and Arabic); and committed to meeting deadlines (advantageous but not required)

Employees must work in person to execute a door‑to‑door canvassing program. The role involves in‑person events, meetings, and activities. The schedule is standard business hours with flexibility, and evenings and weekends are occasionally required.

• Health Insurance and a $1,200/year Health Savings Account or monthly health insurance stipend available after 90 days of employment
• Individual Retirement Account (IRA) after earning at least $5,000 within the preceding two‑year period
• An internet stipend of $34.62 and phone stipend of $23.08 per pay period
• Paid time off policy
• Paid sick time policy beginning at 16 hours and accruing up to 80 hours
• Mileage reimbursement policy

MI United / MI United Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer; womxn, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI people are strongly encouraged to apply.