Petition Circulator at Danielle Urey for DC Council

Wayne State University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Campaign: DC Council At-Large seeks Petition Circulators for Summer 2026 in Washington, DC. Roles include Circle Circulator (Seasonal) and Team Leader / Lead Petition Circulator. Location is Washington, DC in high-traffic public areas, June–August 2026.

Compensation is $20 per hour. Responsibilities include collecting signatures from registered voters, reviewing nominating petition forms, and communicating the campaign’s purpose clearly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working outdoors.
• Interest in politics, public service, or community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Collect signatures from registered Washington, DC voters.
• Complete and review official nominating petition forms following DC election laws.
• Communicate campaign purpose clearly and professionally.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability and detail-orientation

Job description

Petition Circulators (Summer 2026) — Washington, DC

Are you a college student interested in civic engagement, public policy, or grassroots organizing? Join our campaign team this summer to support a local Washington DC election by helping gather official ballot access signatures.

Positions: Petition Circulator (Seasonal) & Team Leader / Lead Petition Circulator

Location: Washington, DC (high-traffic public areas)

Duration: June - August 2026

Compensation: $20

Role Overview

Petition Circulators collect valid voter signatures for official nominating petition sheets required for ballot access, while engaging directly with the public. Recommended signature quota between 30-100 daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect signatures from registered Washington, DC voters
• Complete and review official nominating petition forms following all District election laws and campaign guidelines
• Communicate campaign purpose clearly and professionally

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working outdoors
• Interest in politics, public service, or community engagement

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on campaign and election law experience
• Leadership opportunity (Team Leader role)
• Skills in outreach, persuasion, and organization
• Networking in local politics and advocacy

Apply

Send your application to: [e-mail] and specify whether you are applying for Petition Circulator or Team Leader. Include any relevant experience.

Campaign: DC Council At-Large | Initiative: Ballot Access | Signature Goals - 5,500

Supports ballot access for an Independent DC Council At-Large candidate through official nomination petition collection under DC election rules.