Canvasser – McAllen, TX

Solidarity Strategies; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team

Job summary

Solidarity Strategies in McAllen, TX is hiring canvassers for a temporary campaign role. You will go door-to-door, share information about the campaign, and log conversations using MiniVAN. Paid training is provided and shifts include evenings and weekends.

This entry-level position requires 18+, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and the ability to work outdoors in Texas heat. A smartphone with data is necessary to record data and stay connected with the team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with new people.
• No prior campaign experience required; ability to work outdoors in heat.
• Excellent data entry and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Go door-to-door in assigned neighborhoods
• Talk with voters and share campaign information
• Accurately collect and record data using MiniVAN
• Submit daily reports and check in with your supervisor
• Represent the campaign professionally and respectfully
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Friendly, reliable, punctual

Outdoor work tolerance

Tech-savvy

Data entry accuracy

Tools

MiniVAN

Smartphone

Job description

Location: McAllen, TX
Pay: $27/hour
Type: Temporary / Campaign position — full-time and part-time shifts, including evenings and weekends
Start Date: Immediately
Bilingual Preferred: English/Spanish

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

This program works to increase voter participation in McAllen, and to make sure every voice in the community is heard. At Solidarity Strategies, we are committed to electing Democrats and driving progressive change through grassroots organizing and one-on-one conversations with voters.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're hiring passionate, outgoing, and reliable canvassers to join our field team in McAllen, TX. As a canvasser, you will talk with voters at their doors, share information about the campaign, and record your conversations using tools like MiniVAN.

This is an entry-level position, and no prior experience is required. Paid training is provided. Flexible schedules and multiple shifts are available.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Go door-to-door in assigned neighborhoods

• Talk with voters and share information about the campaign and the election

• Accurately collect and record data using MiniVAN

• Submit daily reports and check in with your supervisor

• Represent the campaign and its values professionally and respectfully

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Field Director or Field Organizers

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with new people

• Friendly, reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

• Comfortable working outdoors in Texas heat and other weather, and walking for extended periods

• Tech-savvy and able to use a smartphone for data entry and navigation

• Problem-solving skills for efficient route planning

• Prior canvassing, campaign, nonprofit, or community outreach experience is helpful but not required

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years or older

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Must have a smartphone with mobile data and access to apps

• Access to reliable transportation

• Flexible availability: 12+ hours per week

• Must complete paid program training before beginning field work

WHY JOIN US

• Immediate openings available

• $27/hour

• Flexible scheduling with multiple shifts available

• Paid training — no experience necessary

• Work with a supportive, mission-driven team

• Make a direct impact on electing Democrats and empowering your community

If you have any questions, please contact us at: [e-mail]