Team Lead

About usTexas Tool Belt’s mission is to dramatically increase participation in voting and governance to support a thriving democracy that puts people first.

Our team is made up of highly experienced campaigners, strategists, data experts, recruiters, and community organizers. With over 20 years of experience mobilizing Texans, Texas Tool Belt team members have helped generate millions of knocks, calls, texts, and newly registered voters- nationally & in Texas, resulting in millions of new participants.

At Texas Tool Belt we re committed to cooking with the right ingredients : research-driven best practices, on-going program evaluation systems, encouraging new innovations, metrics-based analyses, and the utilization of up-to-date technologies and systems.

Our services include comprehensive campaign program planning, the most effective, highest quality turn-key canvass programs, professional GOTV and community outreach training programs, and modules, voter and specific audience targeting, goal setting, analytics, data management, recruiting, and training highly experienced talent to run large scale GOTV and community outreach programs.

We also offer onboarding, payroll, and HR direct support services.We’re currently looking for a Community Canvasser Lead to join our team to support and move forward crucial community projects through 2024 and beyond.

Position RequirementsAbility to work 40 plus hours per week, including early evenings. RequiredAbility to work weekends. RequiredExcellent listening skills and the ability to maintain a structured conversation when talking to canvassers.

Ability to work in a highly structured team environment.Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance to drive to different neighborhoods throughout the countyMust feel comfortable being in the field monitoring canvassers alone, and also in the early eveningsMust have a cell phone, computer, and internet to load data to perform work.

Ability and familiarity with downloading and using smartphone applications such as mapping, time clocks, data capture, and communicationsWillingness and ability to work safely in outdoor weather- heat, rain, coldStrong interpersonal and communication skillsCan quickly identify challenges and come up with possible solutions and workaroundsWillingness to learn and openness to feedback for improvementAbility to make changes and improvements in work practices based on collected metrics of previous workAbility to work entire shift without set breaksSome experience using an online databaseSpanish speaking a plusDuties and ResponsibilitiesSupervise and Monitor performance of targeted door-to-door canvassing efforts assigned to a team, pre-selected communities, and votersSupport Manager on educating community canvassers about the campaignTake canvasser attendance and distribute turf assignmentsStand in for Canvas Manager as neededAssist with Distribution of Materials & PPEParticipate in training and staff meetings, as assigned.

Document any challenges or obstacles encountered in the field, and be prepared to offer solutions and workarounds to overcome themOther duties, as assigned.

Must not work for political candidates during employment.Hours throughout the program will vary week to weekInterview Process : Online applicationVideo call with hiring teamReference checkingFinal video interviewEmployee benefitsCompetitive salariesPaid time offHoliday payGas and equipment reimbursementWe seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective, and challenging the status quo.

We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. At this time we do not expect our employees to travel, however generally speaking this position will require some travel.

This position reports to the Canvass Manager.Texas Tool Belt is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPowered by JazzHR