Election Outreach Team Leader

Election Outreach Team Leader

Job Description:
Oakland Rising educates and mobilizes voters in the flatlands to speak up for and take charge of the issues
impacting our lives. We are a multilingual, multiracial collaborative with deep roots in East and West
Oakland's neighborhoods, proving that everyday residents working together have the power to change the
way our city is run.
We are currently seeking an individual who wants to work in the November Election Outreach Campaign’s paid canvass program as our Team Leader. The Team Leader will be responsible for managing a team of at least 20 canvassers who will be contacting thousands of Oakland residents through daily phone-­‐banking and door-­‐to-­‐door contact. The position starts September 18, 2012 and will conclude on Friday November 9, 2012. There will also be paid training during Sept. 19 and 20th in Los Angeles.
During the active campaign, the Team Leader will work six to seven days a week, with some Fridays and intermittent days off. Lunch or dinner will be provided each workday. Applications are due by Tuesday, September 11th, 2012. Interviews will be held on Thursday, September 13th. If your application is selected, you will be called to schedule a time that day.
Hours: (Subject to Change) Monday -­‐ Thursday 2pm -­‐ 9:30pm Saturday 8:30am – 5:30pm Sunday 12:30pm – 9pm
*A detailed calendar can be emailed upon request. Pay: $16.00 per hour
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Daily supervision, management and coordination of a canvass/phoning team of at least 20 people, including:

Preparation of daily materials and logistics for walk/phone team.
Leading daily check-­‐ins and debriefs (including ice breakers, trainings, charting daily
numbers, discipline challenges etc.).
Accurate completion of daily report forms, and management of team members’ report forms.
Maintain accurate team attendance time sheets and manage weekly payment processes.
Tracking, generating reports, and quality control of phoning and walking outcomes, entering
date into computer on a nightly basis.
Manage team members’ performance and conflicts as determined by the Paid Canvasser Operations Manual.

Conducting daily training, coaching and trouble-­‐shooting with team members to improve results.
Conducting quality control calls to check team results.
Review plans/logistics for the week as well as Daily Reports / Communication to Oakland Rising’s Field Coordinator
Support direct contact work (phones, door-­‐to-­‐door contact) as needed.
Filling all 20 seats on the phones and doors each day.

TEAM LEADER REQUIREMENTS:

Capacity to think strategically and analytically about problem solving and team dynamics
Experience training and managing teams strongly preferred
Comfort with technology and basic computer operations
Organized, on time, positive attitude, accountable, strong leadership skills, ability to multi task and manage daily operations and willingness to work long and irregular hours
Car mandatory every day. No exceptions. Valid California Driver’s License.
Strong relational skills and ability to connect, engage, and inspire community members across multiple cultures about social, economic, cultural, and political issues affecting our community
Relevant previous organizing experience (Community, Labor, Voter) a plus
Knowledge of data bases, especially voter file systems, a plus
Ability to work 7-­‐10 hours per day, up to 7 days a week
Physical ability to do lots of walking and lift 25 pounds
Ability to quickly and effectively respond to new developments and thrive in a fast-­‐paced and
exciting work environment.
Knowledge of voter file systems such as the VAN or PDI a plus
Bilingual Spanish/English a major plus

APPLICATION:
Election Outreach Team Leader
Resume and completed application required. Cover letter highly recommended. Email the completed application, resume and recommended cover letter to Erika@OaklandRising.org.
Application deadline is 5pm on September 11, 2012. If selected, interviews will be conducted on September 13, 2012.

1) Name, Phone number, Email Address, Address
2) Why are you interested in the Team Leader position?
3) Do you bring any campaign or organizing experience? Any other relevant experience? Please describe.
4) Have you ever worked in a supervisor capacity? Please explain.
5) What would be your greatest strengths and challenges in this position?
6) Do you have any potential scheduling conflicts?
7) Do you have a car available to you for the entire duration of the campaign, every day?
8) Have you ever been involved with one of the organizations in our alliance: Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN), Causa Justa::Just Cause, Ella Baker Center, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE), Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA). If so, describe your involvement.

For further information, please email or call Erika Minkowsky, Field Coordinator, Oakland Rising: Erika@oaklandrising.org, 510-­‐390-­‐3210
*Oakland Rising is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status.