Field Outreach & Civic Engagement Canvasser

Sowega Rising Inc.; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

SOWEGA Rising, Inc. seeks motivated, community-minded individuals to serve as Community Canvassers. Canvassers engage residents in direct conversations about civic participation, voter registration, and community issues, serving as frontline representatives in Southwest Georgia.

These part-time, temporary positions are W-2 employees paid hourly, with 20–25 hours weekly. Shifts are set in advance and payroll is bi-weekly, with supplies provided for field outreach.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse community members.
• Ability to walk for extended periods and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation and punctual reporting to assigned canvassing locations.
• Demonstrated commitment to community engagement, civic participation, or social justice is a plus.
• Ability to follow directions, communicate proactively, and work as part of a team.
• Must comply with SOWEGA Rising’s nonpartisan policy throughout the term of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door canvassing in designated communities to engage residents on civic issues, voter registration, and community advocacy priorities.
• Attend and participate in community events, town halls, and outreach activities as directed by SOWEGA Rising leadership.
• Distribute SOWEGA Rising flyers, materials, and informational resources to community members.
• Engage residents in respectful, nonpartisan conversations about issues in the community, the importance of voting, and how to register to vote.
• Conduct virtual outreach including phone banking and text banking.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Outdoor work

Reliable transportation

Community engagement

Teamwork

Nonpartisan policy compliance

Job description

SOWEGA Rising, Inc. seeks motivated, community-minded individuals to serve as Community Canvassers. Canvassers engage residents in direct conversations about civic participation, voter registration, and community issues, serving as frontline representatives in Southwest Georgia.

These part-time, temporary positions are W-2 employees paid hourly, with 20–25 hours weekly. Shifts are set in advance and payroll is bi-weekly, with supplies provided for field outreach.