Baton Rouge Canvasser

CanvasserJob type: Part-time, 22 hours per weekCompensation: $18.75 per hour ($10 gas stipend per driving shift)Location: In-person Baton RougeStep Up Louisiana seeks a Canvasser to support our organization in getting our message out using door-to-door conversations, building our base, and winning progressive change. This is an ideal position for an outgoing person who likes walking and having conversations about elections, public health issues, and social justice issues like climate, jobs, and schoolsWork Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 2pm to 6pm with phone banking on Tuesday and Thursday where your hours will be extended till 7pm to notify members of Chapter meetings, events or to set up 1on 1 with leadership.This role reports to the Baton Rouge Canvass ManagerMission of Step Up Louisiana: Step Up Louisiana, along with our sister organization Step Up for Action, is a community based organization committed to building power to win education and economic justice for all. We work with multiracial and intergenerational Louisianans to "Step Up" by campaigning, organizing from a racial justice perspective, and holding public officials accountable. We organize with parents, workers, students, and community members to disrupt systemic oppression in our schools and workplaces through voter education, advocacy, and action.ResponsibilitiesDoor to door canvassingPhone bankingCommunity outreachOther Step Up event supportRequired QualificationsWorking well as a team playerComfortable using a smartphone for maps and textingReliable and able to work a set scheduleStrong communication and interpersonal skillsCommitment to upholding progressive values and passion for social justiceAbility to use tablet seamlessly to sign people up for membershipAbility to read and interpret scripts and change scripts regularly and easilyDesired QualificationsDrivers' license, ability to drive, a working car with car insurance is a plusStep Up Louisiana is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively recruits Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) applicants, women, individuals with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.