Homecare Campaign Canvasser - Local

SEIU Branding; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

SEIU Branding in Virginia seeks a field organizer to support a historic campaign to uplift homecare workers by securing collective bargaining rights and stronger workplace protections. You will engage caregivers door-to-door across Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Northern Virginia, building trust and expanding participation.

This temporary role begins October 1, 2025, with potential extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in community organizing or labor campaigns.
• Ability to engage diverse workers and explain rights.
• Fluent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door canvassing with homecare workers.
• Educate workers on rights and benefits of organizing.
• Recruit participants for events and meetings.
• Meet weekly outreach goals and track progress.
• Maintain records of conversations and follow-ups.
• Use VAN/MiniVAN to log interactions and data.
• Help mobilize workers for rallies and information sessions.
• Attend team meetings and campaign trainings.

Skills

People skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Time management

Scripted outreach

Tools

VAN/MiniVAN

Job description

Location: Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Northern Virginia

Be part of a historic campaign to uplift Virginia’s homecare workers by helping them win collective bargaining rights, improve working conditions, and build long-term worker power. This is a unique opportunity to stand with caregivers—many of whom are women, immigrants, and people of color—and ensure their voices are heard in their workplaces and beyond.

Duration: Beginning October 1, 2025; campaign role with potential extension based on performance

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct door-to-door canvassing to engage homecare workers in support of the collective bargaining campaign
• Educate workers on their rights, the benefits of collective bargaining, and how to get involved
• Listen to worker concerns, identify potential leaders, and recruit participants for campaign events and organizing meetings
• Meet weekly outreach and engagement goals
• Maintain accurate records of conversations, follow-ups, and commitments

Data Collection & Reporting

• Use digital tools like VAN/MiniVAN to log all worker interactions
• Enter data consistently and accurately, including worker contact info, interest level, and organizing metrics
• Sync and securely save updates to ensure real-time access for the organizing team
• Help mobilize workers for campaign events such as rallies, town halls, and information sessions
• Support workers in taking action—signing petitions, joining committees, and attending meetings
• Track leadership interest, event attendance, and pledge commitments

Training & Development:

• Participate in comprehensive organizing and campaign trainings
• Attend storytelling workshops to develop and share your personal narrative as a tool for building trust and connection
• Join regular team meetings to stay aligned on campaign strategy, share updates, and improve field practices

Qualifications:

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment
• Strong commitment to economic, racial, and social justice, particularly in support of care workers
• Prior organizing experience within the labor movement, care economy, or immigrant and Black communities in Virginia is a plus, but not required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable using a script and speaking directly with homecare workers across diverse cultural and language backgrounds
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Proficient with basic technology: phones, tablets, and organizing tools like VAN/MiniVAN
• Dependable, punctual, and able to meet deadlines and goals
• Comfortable with canvassing and walking for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail, especially in data entry and reporting

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