Sunnyhouse Strategies: Canvass Director

LOCATION

Hempstead, NY, 11550

SALARY

$1200 - $1200 (One Time Payment (Contractor))

DESIRED SKILLS

Managed Paid Staff

COMPANY

Sunnyhouse Strategies

DEPARTMENT

Campaign Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Consulting Firm

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Director (overseeing a department. Ex: Political Director, Communications Director)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Email a resume and cover letter describing your campaign and canvassing experience to ltyson@sunnyhousestrategies.com

APPLY BY

September 21, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUNNYHOUSE STRATEGIES IS HIRING: CANVASS DIRECTOR

Sunnyhouse Strategies is seeking an experienced Canvass Director to manage a paid political canvassing program in NYS Senate District 6.

Pay: $1,200 per week

The Canvass Director will oversee daily field operations, manage canvass staff, and ensure the program meets voter-contact goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Launch the canvass daily and travel throughout NYS Senate District 6

  • Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise paid canvassers

  • Prepare and assign turf

  • Use Voter Activation Network (VAN) to manage voter data and canvass results

  • Track doors knocked, conversations, voter IDs, and other daily goals

  • Monitor canvasser performance and address staffing or field issues

  • Support GOTV operations as Election Day approaches

Requirements:

  • Previous political campaign, field organizing, or paid canvassing experience

  • Strong working knowledge of VAN

  • Reliable car required

  • Strong leadership and organizational skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage a team

  • Availability for evenings and weekends as needed

Previous experience supervising paid canvassers and cutting turf is strongly preferred.

To apply: Email a resume and cover letter describing your campaign and canvassing experience to ltyson@sunnyhousestrategies.com.