Battleground New York: Paid Political Canvasser

Job Post; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health stipend

Job summary

Battleground New York, based in Rockland County, NY, is hiring Campaign Canvassers to engage voters in support of Democratic House candidates in New York's 17th Congressional District. The role focuses on outreach in Rockland and Westchester Counties, with scripts and data entry on mobile devices.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, comfortable with fast-paced environments, and able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in public-facing roles such as customer service or outreach.
• Able to walk/stand for extended periods during canvassing.
• Comfort with using smartphones/tablets and a data app.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Interest in politics and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete required training
• Use scripts to communicate with members of the community
• Talk with voters through door-to-door canvassing about politics and encouraging them to vote
• Accurately enter data collected from voters into database on a mobile device/tablet
• Participate in phone banking to follow up with voters about your conversations with them
• Carefully complete daily reports
• Represent the campaign with the highest degree of professionalism and ethical conduct
• Participate in ongoing training sessions and team meetings

Skills

Public interaction

Customer service

Door-to-door canvassing

Phone banking

Data entry

Flexibility

Spanish bonus

Job description

Battleground New York: Paid Political Canvasser

LOCATION

Rockland County, NY

SALARY

$25 - $28 (Hourly)

COMPANY

Battleground New York

DEPARTMENT

Direct Mail

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Entry Level

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Paid Political Canvasser - BGNY

Location: Rockland County, New York

Grossman Solutions, working with Battleground NY, is hiring Campaign Canvassers to talk with voters in an outreach campaign in support of the Democratic House candidates in New York’s 17th Congressional District. This role will be based in Rockland and Westchester Counties.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, engaging, driven and wants to make a difference in their community. If you are a people-person and you love a fast-paced environment, then this job is for you.

We are hiring Canvassers at the rate of $25 per hour. Full-time canvassers completing 40 hours a week will also receive a $125/week health stipend (=$28/hr approx equivalent).

This position is ideal for someone with prior canvass, sales, or community outreach experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Successfully complete required training
• Use scripts to communicate with members of the community
• Talk with voters through door-to-door canvassing about politics and encouraging them to vote
• Accurately enter data collected from voters into database on a mobile device/tablet
• Participate in phone banking to follow up with voters about your conversations with them
• Carefully complete daily reports
• Represent the campaign with the highest degree of professionalism and ethical conduct
• Participate in ongoing training sessions and team meetings

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public such as customer service, restaurants, sales, brand ambassador, community outreach, or social service
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time while canvassing door-to-door
• Ability to transport and carry materials and equipment (10-15 lbs)
• Previous canvass experience is helpful, but not required as training will be provided to all employees
• Ability to follow script and meet daily goals
• Interest in politics
• Ability to connect with diverse communities and move people to action
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary
• Proven ability to be flexible and work in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends
• Must be able to use a smartphone/ tablet and learn how to use a database app
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Location

Canvassers will work in the field and be based out of our office in Rockland County. Canvassers will be required to travel throughout the county and congressional district.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Grossman Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. Grossman Solutions does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.