Voter Contact Organizer (Canvasser)

Position: Voter Contact Organizer (Canvasser) - Michigan

Job Location: Grand Rapids

Position Type: Temporary Full Time, Non-Exempt

Position Classification: Union Eligible

Compensation: $23.34 per hour

Position Travel Percentage: 75%

Reports to: Regional Organizing Director -Michigan 

ABOUT FOR OUR FUTURE

Founded in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund and For Our Future run the largest, permanent progressive field program across battleground states. Our mission is to advance economic justice by organizing voters around a pro-union, economic agenda and to elect pro-worker candidates. Along with community partners and volunteers, we consistently engage with people in face-to-face conversations around what issues matter most to them. By organizing people in lasting relationships, we win elections, drive local progress, make a community’s collective voice heard, and help build the transformative power needed to improve people’s lives.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

For Our Future Action Fund recognizes a staff bargaining unit, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 494, a labor union. This position is part of the union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Summary

For Our Future Action Fund seeks motivated, outgoing, and results-driven Voter Contact organizers to support our voter outreach efforts in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You will perform day-to-day canvassing in your assigned turf and work to engage area residents about the upcoming Michigan elections. Candidates should have familiarity with Grand Rapids, experience working in political campaigns or organizing environments, comfortable working long hours, and access to reliable transportation.

This is an in-person opportunity and will require a physical presence in the local community and/or office.

This position is anticipated to run through at least November 4, 2026.

Essential Functions

Engage voters in meaningful conversations at the doors in diverse communities with the core goals of:
Persuading them to vote for progressive candidates and issues
Motivating them to vote for progressive candidates and issues
Educating them about progressive candidates and issues
Perform voter contact door-to-door, online SMS texting or via phone daily to ensure that daily, weekly and monthly goals are met.
Meet assigned goals associated with each metric on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Report daily on quantitative and qualitative metrics, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and reporting.
Table, engage in high traffic canvassing, and attend events as directed to further our presence in the community.
Assist with the execution of events as directed.
Attend weekly scheduled calls and meetings.
Attend training on voter contact tactics, program strategy and safety.
Adhere to all health and safety protocols and procedures.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills and Qualifications

Previous campaign or other voter contact experience preferred, as a volunteer or staff member.
Knowledge of Votebuilder/VAN or a willingness to learn is preferred.
Must have access to reliable transportation, a valid driver's license/insurance/registration, and clean driving record for at least 1 year, per organizations drivers policy, unless an accommodation has been approved that exempts you from driving for FOF/AF business purposes.
Ability to work long and irregular hours in a high-productivity, metrics-driven work environment.
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure while handling multiple projects.
Ability to work independently and in team settings.
Strong interpersonal communications skills.
Bilingual experience is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of moving around for voter contact activity

Must be able to transport up to 15 pounds at times

Must be able to travel across Grand Rapids

 

Benefits

This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

Health Insurance Coverage - 95% Employer Paid

Paid parental leave

Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions up to the first 5%

$150 Monthly Cell Phone and Internet Reimbursement

Monthly Mileage Stipend

13 days paid time off every calendar year, as well as other paid holidays.

 

Expected Hours of Work

Normal Canvassing hours are at least 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday
Employees may be required to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
Employees are required to abide by certain blackout dates during a campaign cycle or other key deadlines, and generally not allowed to take off during blackout periods. Emergencies are not affected by this policy.