Community Canvasser

Job Description Special Election CanvasserHiring Immediately - $22-24/hr + bonusesFull-time & Part-time Help us turn out voters in Virginia for the special election! We are looking for a team of canvassers to help us reach young voters who deserve a voice in this election. From now through Election Day, April 21st, our team will connect directly with college students on their campus. We will be asking voters to VOTE YES to pass the new temporary redistricting amendment, and encouraging them to text three friends to do the same.This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise.Get paid well! Canvassing positions start at $22/hour. Team Lead positions start at $24/hour. We offer overtime pay, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-totLocations: Plattsburgh & Richmond, VAWe are hiring immediately, all positions run through the election on April 21st, with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 10:45 am - 7:30 pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time.Canvasser Responsibilities ($22/hr):Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful mannerDeliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete survey answers from votersParticipate in staff training to improve outreach skillsFollow the campaign's safety protocolsTeam Leader Responsibilities ($24/hr):The Canvasser Responsibilities plus:Manage a small group of canvassers out in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day, and debriefing with them at the end of the dayEnsure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be successfulAssist directors with canvasser training and administrative workThe ideal candidate:Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracyStrong communication skills; you should enjoy working with other people and be willing and excited to speak with everyoneHard worker who will stay motivated to engage as many people as possibleOpen to new challenges and are interested in building their campaign skillsCulturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the communityPrior canvassing experience is preferred, but not required.Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-totWe are committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.Note: Employees must be eligible to work in the US. Upon hire, everyone will be required to present original, and unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete the I-9 form verification.Powered by JazzHR3SC5M2GFn9