Canvasser – Southern Minnesota (Rochester)

Solidarity Strategies; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Immediate start

Job summary

JBC Campaigns is hiring canvassers in Southern Minnesota for a short-term GOTV program leading up to Election Day on November 3. Pay is $40/hour with options for full-time and part-time shifts, including evenings and weekends. Start immediately with paid training.

Positions cover Red Wing and surrounding communities; applicants from nearby areas are welcome. No prior canvassing experience required, training provided, and you’ll report daily to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have a smartphone with mobile data.
• Access to reliable transportation to assigned work locations.
• Availability to work shifts through Election Day (Nov 3).
• Paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Go door-to-door in assigned Southern Minnesota neighborhoods.
• Engage voters in friendly, respectful conversations about the election.
• Share important voting information and encourage voter turnout.
• Accurately record voter conversations using MiniVAN.
• Check in with supervisors and provide daily updates.
• Represent the campaign professionally and respectfully.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Reliability

Punctuality

Outdoor walking

Smartphone data entry

Job description

NOW HIRING: Get Out the Vote Canvassers – Southern Minnesota | $40/Hour

Pay: $40/hour
Location: Red Wing, MN
Type: Temporary / Campaign Position — Full-time and part-time shifts available, including evenings and weekends
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: November 3, 2026 (Election Day)
Experience: No experience required — paid training provided!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

We're hiring canvassers across Southern Minnesota for a short-term Get Out the Vote (GOTV) program leading up to Election Day on November 3!

At JBC Campaigns, we're committed to electing Democrats and increasing voter participation through grassroots organizing and one-on-one conversations with voters. Our goal is to make sure voters have the information they need to make their voices heard this November.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for friendly, outgoing, and reliable individuals to join our canvassing team immediately!

As a canvasser, you'll go door-to-door in communities throughout Southern Minnesota, talk with voters about the upcoming election, provide important voting information, and help encourage participation on Election Day.

Canvassing opportunities are available in New Prague, Waseca, Blooming Prairie, and Dodge Center, MN. Applicants from surrounding areas, including Minneapolis and St. Paul, are welcome to apply.

No political or canvassing experience is necessary! We provide paid training, flexible scheduling, and a supportive team environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Go door-to-door in assigned Southern Minnesota neighborhoods

• Engage voters in friendly, respectful conversations about the election

• Share important voting information and encourage voter turnout

• Accurately record voter conversations using MiniVAN

• Check in with supervisors and provide daily updates

• Represent the campaign professionally and respectfully

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Friendly, outgoing individuals who enjoy talking with people

• Reliable, punctual, and motivated team players

• Comfortable walking outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions

• Able to use a smartphone for data entry and navigation

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Previous canvassing, campaign, or community outreach experience is a plus, but not required

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years or older

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Must have a smartphone with mobile data

• Access to reliable transportation to assigned work locations

• Availability to work shifts between now and November 3

• Must complete paid training before beginning field work

WHY JOIN US?

• $40 PER HOUR

• HIRING IMMEDIATELY — START ASAP!

• Short-term opportunity through Election Day, November 3

• Full-time and part-time shifts available

• Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends

• Paid training — no experience necessary

• Make a direct impact in communities across Southern Minnesota