Grassroots Canvasser for Civic Engagement

North Shore Strategies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Strategies is seeking motivated Political Canvassers to support grassroots field efforts across Long Island, NY. You will engage voters face-to-face, deliver campaign messages, and help mobilize support for candidates and issues.

The role emphasizes enthusiastic communication, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in seasonal, short-term assignments.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills and comfort engaging strangers.
• Reliable, goal-oriented, able to work independently and in a team.
• Willing and able to canvass outdoors for extended periods in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person voter outreach through door-to-door canvassing.
• Deliver persuasive, accurate messaging about candidates and ballot initiatives.
• Record daily data and submit reports to program leadership.
• Consistently meet or exceed outreach and engagement goals.
• Represent North Shore Strategies with professionalism and integrity.
• Attend trainings and team meetings to stay aligned on strategy and talking points.
• Build positive relationships with voters to strengthen community trust.

Skills

Verbal communication

Engage strangers

Reliability

Goal oriented

Teamwork

Outdoors weather endurance

Job description

North Shore Strategies is seeking motivated Political Canvassers to support grassroots field efforts across Long Island, NY. You will engage voters face-to-face, deliver campaign messages, and help mobilize support for candidates and issues.

The role emphasizes enthusiastic communication, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in seasonal, short-term assignments.