Reports To: Organizing Director
Supervises: Canvassers
Employment Status: Part-Time / Seasonal / Contract
Duration of Program: August 19, 2026 to November 11, 2026
Pay: $25.44/hrly
The Canvass Supervisor provides strategic leadership for Memphis Artists for Change's field canvassing program. This position oversees multiple canvassing teams, ensuring high-quality voter and community engagement while meeting organizational goals for conversations, surveys, volunteer recruitment, leadership identification, and campaign actions.
The Canvass Supervisor is responsible for hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, quality assurance, data management, and performance accountability. This role spends time both in the office planning operations and in the field supporting teams.
Oversee daily operations of all canvassing activities.
Develop weekly and monthly field plans that align with campaign goals.
Establish daily goals for conversations, surveys, volunteer recruitment, and leadership identification.
Ensure canvassing operations reflect MAC's organizing values and community-centered approach.
Directly supervise Canvassers
Interview, hire, and onboard canvassing staff.
Conduct regular coaching sessions and performance evaluations.
Develop improvement plans when necessary.
Foster a positive, accountable team culture.
Co- Design and Co - facilitate canvasser training.
Train staff in:
Community organizing
Active listening
De-escalation
Data collection
Survey administration
Storytelling
Safety protocols
Leadership development
Approve turf assignments and daily routes.
Conduct field visits to observe and coach teams.
Ensure proper materials, technology, and logistics are available.
Monitor quality of conversations and adherence to scripts.
Monitor daily field metrics.
Review canvassing data for quality and completeness.
Prepare weekly reports for campaign leadership.
Analyze trends and recommend strategy improvements.
Represent MAC professionally within neighborhoods.
Build relationships with community leaders and partners.
Address concerns raised by residents.
Ensure canvassing reflects respect, dignity, and cultural competence.
Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of canvassing, organizing, outreach, or campaign experience
Minimum 2 years supervising staff
Experience using voter files or CRM systems preferred
Strong leadership and coaching ability
Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Commitment to racial justice and community organizing
Leadership
Staff coaching
Team development
Strategic planning
Conflict resolution
Public speaking
Data analysis
Time management
Problem solving
Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
CRM or canvassing software
VAN
Walk several miles daily
Stand for extended periods
Work outdoors in varying weather
Lift up to 30 pounds
Evening and weekend availability
Overall campaign goals achieved
Team retention
Canvass quality scores
Number of conversations completed
Leadership identified
Volunteer recruitment
Data accuracy
Staff development
Community satisfaction
Timely reporting