Canvass Coordinator - Remote

About Merrimack Services Merrimack Services is a full-service strategic planning, organizing, and grassroots mobilization firm that leads successful canvassing, voter registration, relational organizing, and signature gathering programs throughout the country. We are a people-first company with a mission to provide high-quality, cost-efficient, and innovative programs to our clients and partners. Position Title: Remote Canvass Coordinator Reporting Structure: Reports to the Regional Director Rate of Pay: $5,500/month Job Classification: Full time, exempt Schedule: Full-time (40 or more hours per week, and can reach 70+ hours at peak times) Location: Remote Benefits: Merrimack offers all full-time employees who remain with our team for more than three months full health care, dental, and vision benefits. Any job-related travel, lodging, and other expenses are paid for by Merrimack. Role Description Merrimack is seeking highly motivated candidates for the role of Canvass Coordinator for an innovative canvassing program that will focus on turning out voters across the whole country. Canvass Coordinators will remotely coordinate with a team of Door Knockers, who will go door-to-door speaking with voters in their own communities.. Canvass Coordinators will work closely with the Project Director, Data team, and Operations team to meet ambitious canvassing goals, maintain our standards for quality, and oversee payroll management . Canvass Coordinators must be true self-starters and problem-solvers, and be able to work effectively with a diverse team who come from a variety of backgrounds. We will provide comprehensive job training for new hires and we strongly encourage potential applicants who have the qualified skills for the position to apply, regardless of prior campaign experience. Cycle/Project Based Full Time Position This position is considered a Full-Time Employee meaning they are expected to work full-time (40 or more hours per week) for a defined period of time, typically the length of the project. However, Merrimack expects to provide extensive opportunities for successful employees and contractors to continue on with the company throughout the 2026 election season. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with project leadership to implement an innovative door-to-door canvassing operation in your assigned state. Coordinate Door Knockers remotely, including assisting with pre-packet briefings, virtual office hours, and post-packet debriefings. Work with the project’s Training Director to implement, adjust, and improve the remote briefing program. Work with the project’s Quality Control Director to assess and respond to Door Knocker performance data Willing and able to work extended hours, with the expectation of 6-day, 60-hour weeks from mid-February through early April, including evenings and weekends. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team Strong desire to help turn out Democratic voters Working knowledge of VoteBuilder and MiniVAN preferred Prior volunteer or paid canvasser management is a bonus Essential Requirements Quiet and private dedicated remote workspace Access to a strong internet connection, reliable computer, and a cell phone Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Merrimack is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, racial and social justice. BIPOC candidates, and people from all communities and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are enthusiastic about this role and uncertain whether your past experience aligns with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles! Our hiring processes and our work culture offer support and flexibility for staff with a variety of needs. Should you experience an accessibility barrier in the application and interview process with Merrimack, please let us know by contacting operations@merrimack-services.com. Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Statement Merrimack is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. Merrimack will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and/or convictions, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.