Canvasser

New Virginia Majority; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

New Virginia Majority is seeking a Canvasser in Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA for a seasonal campaign focused on voter outreach and civic engagement. Canvassers will join a state-wide team and help inform voters about endorsed candidates, with flexible hours for full-time or part-time work.

Responsibilities include direct voter conversations by phone, text, and door-to-door, accurate data submission, and supporting the Regional Field Director to meet program goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in canvassing or field outreach preferred.
• Ability to use digital data tools and submit accurate records.
• Commitment to social change and civic engagement.

Responsibilities

• Direct voter conversations by phone, text, and door knock.
• Ensure accurate data submission and record keeping.
• Support Regional Field Director to meet program goals.

Skills

Meet deadlines

Learn new tools

Cross-cultural comm

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Long hours

Aligned with goals

Job description

POSITION:

Canvasser

POSITION TYPE:

Full-time or Part-time

LOCATION:

Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA

DESCRIPTION:

New Virginia Majority (NVM) is Virginia’s leading civic engagement organization that mobilizes and organizes people of all colors and backgrounds across the state. Our year-round approach to organizing involves mass scale voter outreach, linked to ongoing community organizing campaigns, intensive leadership development, and advocacy. NVM is currently expanding its team. We are seeking conscious and skilled individuals with a deep commitment to social change.

NVM is hiring organizers for its 2026 political voter outreach (C4). Organizers will have the opportunity to work as a part of a state-wide team raising awareness about NVM endorsed candidates and providing voters with the most up to date voting information. Positions are available in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Direct voter conversations on phones, through texting and at doors.
• Ensuring accurate and complete data is submitted
• Assisting Regional Field Director in meeting program goals as assigned

Required Skills:

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Willingness to learn new technological tools and troubleshoot technical issues
• Ability to communicate across lines of difference
• Self motivated, organized and able to work independently
• Ability to work long, irregular hours
• Alignment with NVM’s ideology and goals

COMPENSATION:

This is a seasonal position with both part time and full time positions. Canvassers are paid $20 per hour.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:

New Virginia Majority (NVM), Virginia’s leading civic engagement organization, builds power in working‑class communities of color across the Commonwealth. We organize around issues of racial, economic, and environmental justice year-round through mass political education, intensive leadership development, mobilization, and mass voter outreach. We fight for a Virginia that is just, democratic and environmentally sustainable. We are an equal opportunity employer.