Canvass Lead

About the Working Families Party

The Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.  

We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free.

The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America which realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.

The Working Families Party is actively recruiting a data-driven, detail-oriented, independent, and motivated Organizer Lead to bolster our field operations for the upcoming 2024 elections. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in implementing a comprehensive Field Plan aimed at supporting Working Families Party candidates across various districts. This full-time position requires the ability to readily mobilize to different areas of Philadelphia regularly, contributing to the party's broader mission of advocating for the interests of working families in the upcoming electoral landscape.

The primary responsibility of the Organizer Lead is to manage a team of canvassers and track their hours while also canvassing themselves to achieve direct voter contact goals for the Working Families Party candidates in the 2024 elections. The temporary nature of this position is strategically designed to meet specific objectives in our approach to direct voter outreach. Organizer Leads will play a key role in building impactful connections with volunteers, community organizations, and local influencers to drive the momentum of the Working Families Party campaign. This organizer will be assigned specific neighborhoods where their primary focus will be on strengthening campaign support. Additionally, they will actively contribute to field-related events throughout the city, expanding the reach and impact of the campaign.

The Organizer Lead will report directly to the Canvass Manager.

• Lead paid canvass operations in designated areas of Philadelphia.
• Track hours of canvassers and launch daily canvassing in the field.
• Attend necessary meetings and engage around improving field strategy.
• Support Comms team and other messaging through digital voter contact.
• Support the execution of the comprehensive, citywide Field plan.
• Maintain data integrity on direct voter engagement metrics and other campaign-related information.
• Provide input on field-related materials including voter contact scripts and event descriptions.

• At least 1 year of experience in political canvassing or community-based canvassing.
• A strong ability to work independently and be accountable to campaign goals.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Detail-oriented.
• Commitment to the development and growth of Philadelphia.
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable or some experience with using SmartVAN, Mobilize, Spoke, Reach, Scale to Win, or other voter databases and CRM tools.

• Compensation: The salary range for this role is $55,000 to $65,000. The final salary for this role will be determined based on our Pay Scale, which takes into consideration years of experience, geographic location, and final job description. The upper end of the salary range is reserved for individuals who significantly exceed the minimum qualifications and years of experience.
• Location and Travel: The position will involve both in-person work at our Fairmount, Philadelphia office and fieldwork across Philadelphia. The office is accessible via the Broad Street line and bus routes. We will be working in-person in our Fairmount, Philadelphia office within walking distance from the Broad Street line, with access to bus routes. There will be times when we work asynchronously or in-person across Philadelphia. 
• Schedule: The position is temporary, full time, ending November 15 2024.
• Union Affiliation: WFP is a unionized workplace. This is a short term temporary role that is not eligible for inclusion in WFP’s staff bargaining unit. WFP's union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Working Families is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.