Paid Political Canvasser

Grossman Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Grossman Solutions is hiring Campaign Canvassers in Rockland County and surrounding areas to support Democratic candidates in NY-17. Earn $25 per hour with a weekly 40-hour schedule and a $125 health stipend for full-time workers.

Travel across Rockland and Westchester counties using a mobile app to log data, with training provided. Ideal candidates are people-oriented, capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and able to engage diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with the public in customer-service, sales, or outreach roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse communities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual Spanish is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Complete required training successfully.
• Use scripts to engage community members door-to-door.
• Talk with voters to encourage voting and share information.
• Enter data from voters into a mobile database accurately.
• Participate in phone banking to follow up on conversations.
• Submit daily reports with accuracy and professionalism.
• Represent the campaign with ethics and integrity.
• Join ongoing training sessions and team meetings.

Skills

Public interaction

Excellent communication

Flexible hours

Bilingual Spanish

Tools

Smartphone use

Database app

Job description

Title: Paid Political Canvasser - BGNY

Location: Rockland County, New York

Grossman Solutions, working with Battleground NY, is hiring Campaign Canvassers to talk with voters in an outreach campaign in support of the Democratic House candidates in New York’s 17th Congressional District. This role will be based in Rockland and Westchester Counties.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, engaging, driven and wants to make a difference in their community. If you are a people-person and you love a fast-paced environment, then this job is for you.

We are hiring Canvassers at the rate of $25 per hour. Full-time canvassers completing 40 hours a week will also receive a $125/week health stipend (=$28/hr approx equivalent).

This position is ideal for someone with prior canvass, sales, or community outreach experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Successfully complete required training
• Use scripts to communicate with members of the community
• Talk with voters through door-to-door canvassing about politics and encouraging them to vote
• Accurately enter data collected from voters into database on a mobile device/tablet
• Participate in phone banking to follow up with voters about your conversations with them
• Carefully complete daily reports
• Represent the campaign with the highest degree of professionalism and ethical conduct
• Participate in ongoing training sessions and team meetings

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public such as customer service, restaurants, sales, brand ambassador, community outreach, or social service
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time while canvassing door-to-door
• Ability to transport and carry materials and equipment (10-15 lbs)
• Previous canvass experience is helpful, but not required as training will be provided to all employees
• Ability to follow script and meet daily goals
• Interest in politics
• Ability to connect with diverse communities and move people to action
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary
• Proven ability to be flexible and work in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends
• Must be able to use a smartphone/ tablet and learn how to use a database app
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Location

Canvassers will work in the field and be based out of our office in Rockland County. Canvassers will be required to travel throughout the county and congressional district.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Grossman Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. Grossman Solutions does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.