Paid-Canvass Director

Summary: North Shore Strategies is seeking a Paid-Canvass Director to lead a voter contact operation across Buffalo and Hamburg, NY. The role involves overseeing the training, management, and performance of canvassing staff to meet ambitious voter contact and turnout goals. Responsibilities: - Execute a comprehensive paid canvassing program to maximize voter contact and turnout - Train and manage paid canvassers and team leads - Oversee daily field operations, including turf distribution, shift management, staging locations, and reporting procedures - Monitor canvasser productivity, data quality, and performance metrics to ensure campaign goals are met - Conduct regular quality control checks and in-field coaching to improve canvasser effectiveness and message delivery - Track daily metrics and maintain accurate data using campaign reporting tools; communicate regularly with senior leadership on progress and recommendations - Troubleshoot operational, logistical, and personnel issues in real time - Ensure staff professionalism, punctuality, and adherence to campaign guidelines and messaging - Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment Required Qualifications: - One to three (1 - 3) years of professional work experience, including at least one to two campaign cycles in field organizing or paid canvassing operations - Prior experience managing paid canvassing staff required - Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate large field teams - Experience overseeing voter contact programs and tracking performance metrics - Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills - Familiarity with VAN, MiniVAN, Reach, and other voter contact tools - Ability to adapt quickly and solve problems in a fast-paced campaign environment - Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required - Access to a valid driver's license and reliable transportation Preferred Qualifications: - NY campaign experience preferred, but not required Required Skills: Paid canvassing operations, Field organizing, Voter contact programs, Performance metrics tracking, VAN, MiniVAN, Reach