Community Canvasser

Vote Blue; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift bonuses

Paid training

Sick pay

Friend referral bonuses

Job summary

Vote Blue in North Carolina is hiring Community Canvassers and Team Leaders to help turn out voters through door-to-door outreach. The roles offer full-time and part-time options with pay starting at $21 per hour and bonuses.

You will engage residents, convey a campaign message, and collect survey responses as part of a committed, equity-minded team. Shifts run from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday through Sunday, with opportunities in Granville and Wilson Counties, NC.

Qualifications

• Leadership and public speaking abilities are important.
• Strong communication skills for engaging voters.
• Experience in community outreach is beneficial.
• Interest in campaigning and policy values is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Deliver a compelling campaign message and collect survey answers.
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills.
• Follow the campaign's safety protocols.
• Lead a small team of canvassers and ensure materials are available.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Community Outreach & Engagement

Campaign Work

Public Policy

Social Enterprise

Job description

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders

Hiring Immediately - $21-23/hr + bonuses
Full-time & Part-time

Help us turn out voters in North Carolina to get out the vote and win! Grassroots efforts are ramping up and we are looking for a team of canvassers to help us reach voters who deserve a voice in this election. From now through Election Day, our team is connecting directly with voters on the ground through door-to-door outreach. We will be supporting candidates who champion progressive values and our shared vision for the future, encouraging people to get out and vote for progressive leaders down the ticket.

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise.

Get paid well!

Canvassing positions start at $21/hour. Team Lead positions start at $23/hour.

• We offer overtime pay, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.

Locations:

Granville County & Wilson County, NC

We are hiring immediately,

all positions run through November 3rd, with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday - Sunday with the possibility to work part-time or full-time.

Canvasser Responsibilities ($21/hr):

• 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

Team Leader Responsibilities ($23/hr):

• The Canvasser Responsibilities plus:
• Manage a small group of canvassers out in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day, and debriefing with them at the end of the day
• Ensure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be successful
• Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work

The ideal candidate:

• Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy
• Strong communication skills; you should enjoy working with other people and be willing and excited to speak with everyone
• Hard worker who will stay motivated to engage as many people as possible
• Open to new challenges and are interested in building their campaign skills
• Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community
• Prior canvassing experience is preferred, but not required.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.

Note: Employees must be eligible to work in the US. Upon hire, everyone will be required to present original, and unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete the I-9 form verification.