Grassroots Canvasser & Team Leader - Nebraska

The Outreach Team

Seward (NE)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 33,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Outreach Team in Nebraska is hiring community canvassers and team leaders to support a Senate campaign. Positions include full-time and part-time with pay starting at $22/hour plus bonuses; training paid at $18/hour for the first 3 days; team leads start at $24/hour.

Locations include Omaha, Lincoln, Fremont, Gretna, Nebraska City, Beatrice, Seward, and Grand Island. Shifts run 11:45am to 8pm on weekdays and weekends; roles involve engaging the public, collecting survey data, and training

Qualifications

Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy.
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with others.
Hard worker with motivation to reach many voters.
Open to new challenges and campaign skill building.
Culturally competent and respectful in diverse communities.
Prior canvassing experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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.
Manage a small group of canvassers out in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day.
Ensure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be successful.
Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work.