Canvasser

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

Job summary

All on the Field is seeking a Canvasser to engage communities through direct voter outreach and grassroots campaigning. You will educate residents about candidates and issues, collect survey data, and help GOTV efforts from a staging location.

The role involves walking outdoors for hours, using MiniVAN for data entry, and reporting interactions to the Regional Field Director. Part-time or full-time shifts mostly occur afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Ability to walk and stand outside for long periods.
• Comfort with smartphones and field-tracking apps.
• Dependable attendance and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door canvassing to educate residents about candidates and issues.
• Engage with community members to build awareness and support.
• Explain campaign messages clearly and answer questions.

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.