Canvasser

All-On-the-Field; Clarksdale (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

All-On-the-Field is seeking a Canvasser to engage communities through direct voter outreach, education, and grassroots campaigning. This paid position offers flexible part-time or full-time hours with afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts, reporting to the Regional Field Director.

Responsibilities include explaining campaign messages, collecting survey data, entering contacts into MiniVAN, and adhering to safety protocols while building trust with diverse residents.

Qualifications

• Friendly, clear verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Ability to walk and stand outside for extended periods.
• Comfort using smartphones and field-tracking apps like MiniVAN.
• Self-motivated with dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door canvassing to educate residents on candidates and initiatives.
• Engage with community members through conversations to build awareness.
• Explain campaign messages clearly and answer questions.
• Enter voter contact data into MiniVAN and maintain records.
• Deliver GOTV information, including voting locations and deadlines.
• Follow safety protocols and participate in staff training.
• Report outcomes to the Regional Field Director.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Tech savviness

Reliability

Tools

MiniVAN

Job description

Canvasser

Join our dynamic team as a Canvasser and play a vital role in engaging communities and promoting important civic initiatives. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference through direct voter outreach, community education, and grassroots campaigning. As a key representative of All on the Field, you'll energize voters, foster meaningful conversations, and help shape the future of civic engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door canvassing to educate residents about political candidates, initiatives, or ballot measures
• Engage with community members through friendly, informative conversations to build awareness and support
• Utilize strong communication skills to clearly explain campaign messages and answer questions
• Enter voter contact data into MiniVAN
• Maintain detailed records of interactions, voter responses, and campaign activities for reporting purposes
• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete survey answers from voters
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
• Follow the campaign's safety protocols
• Get Out The Vote (GOTV): provide voting locations, deadlines, and reminders to supporters

Skills and Qualifications

• Communication: friendly, clear verbal skills to talk with people from diverse backgrounds
• Physical stamina: ability to walk and stand outside for hours in various weather conditions
• Tech savviness: comfortable using smartphones and field tracking apps like miniVAN
• Reliability: self-motivated work ethic with dependable attendance

Working Conditions

• Canvassers must be prepared to work in all types of weather and complete light physical activities such as standing or walking for long periods of time
• May infrequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to read a script
• Ability to walk for at least 4 hours per shift to canvass door to door
• Reliable transportation to and from the staging location is required
• Working phone required
• Dress code applies

The Details

• Pay: $20 - 26per hour, depending on experience
• Schedule: Part-time or full-time. Shifts are mostly afternoons, evenings, and weekends, since that is when people are home.
• Term: Position runs through November 2026
• Reports to: Regional Field Director

AOTF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.