Community Canvasser

Dunton Consulting LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community engagement firm is seeking Community Canvassers to effectively communicate with voters in Baltimore, Maryland. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and professionalism while walking neighborhoods to deliver messages about candidates. The position requires completion of a 2-hour unpaid training and paying $20 an hour for canvassing. Ideal candidates will be 16 years or older with a strong willingness to engage the public.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or older with working papers.
• Should be comfortable speaking with all ethnicities.
• Must document important conversations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with voters in neighborhoods and public areas.
• Complete a 2-hour unpaid training.
• Walk for up to five hours during canvassing.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Tools

Tablet

Smartphone

Job description

Overview

Community Canvassers must be great communicators who are willing and able to use the script to deliver an inclusive and persuasive message. They must be attentive and responsive during conversations with voters. Community Canvassers must be polite, upbeat and engaging. They will walk neighborhoods, talking to voters about our candidates on their doorsteps and in high traffic areas. All candidates must complete a 2 hour (unpaid) training prior to assuming the position.

Compensation and training

Starting pay is $20 an hour. Training is a 2 hour unpaid session prior to assuming the position.

Qualifications

• Be 16 (with working papers) or older.
• Be comfortable speaking with all ethnicities.
• Have excellent listening skills.
• Must be able to document important conversations that occur.
• Know how to use a tablet.
• Have a social security number or green card.
• Have a valid state/government ID, or school ID if under 18 years of age.
• Be able to walk a full five hours.
• Have a working, charged smartphone at all times. (Phone must be able to receive calls and have internet access without connectivity to WiFi)
• Exhibit professionalism while directly engaging with the public and team members.