Canvasser Training Lead

About Merrimack Services

Merrimack Services (Merrimack ) 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: Training Lead

Reporting Structure: Training Director

Rate of Pay: The salary range for this position is $68,000 to $74,000, depending on experience and skill sets.

Job Classification: Full time, exempt

Schedule: Full-time (40 or more hours per week, and can reach 70\+ hours at peak times)

Location: Remote, some travel may be required for training and/or project setup

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 Services (Merrimack ) is seeking a talented, driven individual for the role of Training Lead who will be responsible for assisting the Training Director in the management of the Merrimack Training Program. The Training Lead will help train and manage department team members as well as design training materials for an innovative distributed canvassing program.

The Training Lead will report directly to the Training Director. This role is remote, but the applicant will be required to travel frequently to project locations throughout the country.

Responsibilities

• Support the Training Director in implementing a comprehensive staff curriculum through skill sessions and management of the company LMS
• Develop and facilitate one-off and curriculum-based training sessions for staff and other audiences across multiple platforms (virtually and in-person)
• Work collaboratively with program staff, company leadership, partners, and clients to design customized internal and external training programs to support their priorities
• Track and report qualitative and quantitative outcomes of training programs
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for trainings

Experience, Requirements and Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in personnel and organizational management
• Campaign experience and/or deep understanding of the current political landscape preferred but not required
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Committed to the values and practices of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace with the ability to take feedback and learn
• Outstanding verbal communication and interpersonal skills and a positive, collegial attitude
• Ability and willingness to work a demanding schedule, which can reach 70\+ hours per week at peak times and can be expected to include evenings and weekends
• Must possess a cell phone, laptop, and reliable internet
• Must be able to travel to project locations across the country on short notice; travel, lodging, and other related expenses are provided by Merrimack
• Familiarity with Google Suite and NGP VAN is preferred

Essential Requirements

• Quiet and private dedicated remote workspace

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $68,000 to $74,000, depending on experience and skill sets. Merrimack offers all full-time employees who remain with our team for more than three months full health care, dental, and vision benefits.

Cycle/Project Based Full Time Position

Deputy National Training Directors are considered Full-Time Employees 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 Deputy National Training Directors to continue on with the company throughout the 2026 election season.

Any job-related travel, lodging, and other expenses are paid for by Merrimack .

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 [email protected]

Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Statement

Merrimack Services 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.