Paid Campaign Canvasser - Flexible Hours, Voter Outreach

Job Post; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Campaign experience

Training and support

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Committee to Elect Jessica Dixon Heitman is seeking motivated individuals to join our field team as paid canvassers in Plainfield, IL. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on political campaign experience while helping connect voters with a proven Democratic leader in the 97th District.

Pay is $25 per hour, with 10–20 hours per week and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Training and ongoing support are provided, and successful canvassers will help promote turnout and engage

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Interest in politics, public service and civic engagement is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage turf effectively.
• Comfortable walking outdoors for extended periods.
• Access to a smartphone for data entry and campaign communication.
• Reliable transportation to and from canvassing locations.

Responsibilities

• Canvass assigned neighborhoods and engage voters in a friendly, professional, and respectful manner.
• Discuss campaign priorities and encourage voter participation.
• Distribute campaign literature and information materials.
• Accurately record voter responses and data using your smartphone and the campaign's database.
• Report progress and feedback to campaign staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Outdoor stamina

Smartphone data entry

Reliable transportation

Tools

Smartphone

Campaign database

Job description

Committee to Elect Jessica Dixon Heitman is seeking motivated individuals to join our field team as paid canvassers in Plainfield, IL. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on political campaign experience while helping connect voters with a proven Democratic leader in the 97th District.

Pay is $25 per hour, with 10–20 hours per week and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Training and ongoing support are provided, and successful canvassers will help promote turnout and engage