0086 - Pittsburgh Canvasser

Shawmut Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic canvassers to engage with voters in the vibrant Pittsburgh area. This role offers a unique opportunity to support progressive causes while gaining valuable experience in community organizing and political campaigns. With flexible hours and extensive paid training, you can choose your schedule and work part-time or full-time. If you are passionate about making a difference and connecting with your community, this position is perfect for you. Join a people-first company dedicated to grassroots mobilization and innovative programs that make a real impact.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Gas Compensation

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with voters and memorize scripts.
• Must have reliable transportation and physical stamina for canvassing.

Responsibilities

• Engage with voters door to door, discussing important issues.
• Meet daily and weekly conversation goals while tracking data.

Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Data Tracking

Tools

Cell Phone

Job description

Career Opportunities with Shawmut Services

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Door Knockers Wanted! Get Involved In Your Community!

Speak with voters about the issues they care about!

Shawmut Services is seeking door knockers to participate in voter contact programs in the Pittsburgh area. As a canvasser, you will travel door to door in the Pittsburgh area to talk to voters on behalf of mayoral candidate Corey O’Connor.

Canvassers earn $23/hr or up to $805+ per week.

Extensive paid training provided.

We provide gas compensation for each shift.

Canvassing with Shawmut Services is right for you if:

1. You support progressive causes and care about the direction of our city, state, and country. This is a great way to get involved and help your community.
2. You’re looking for flexible hours. You can choose which days you work each week and can work part-time or full-time.
3. You’re looking to gain experience and learn valuable skills that can jumpstart your career in campaigns, community organizing, or politics.

The location for this position will be: Pittsburgh Area

Canvassing opportunity expected to last until: May 20th.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Must have the physical stamina to stand/walk for long periods (up to 7 hours per day) while meeting and talking to people.
2. Ability to memorize and recite scripts and statements prepared and provided by Shawmut Services.
3. Consistently meet daily and weekly conversation goals.
4. Understand how to use a cell phone to track and submit data.
5. Must possess reliable personal transportation.

Compensation:

This is an hourly position with an hourly rate of $23 per hour. Canvassers are eligible to work up to 40 hours per week and must work at least three (3) seven-hour shifts per week.

About Shawmut Services:

Shawmut 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Shawmut Services LLC 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. RFS 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.