Political Canvasser

Groundswell Contact LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Interview on your timeline

Set your own schedule

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Groundswell Contact LLC is seeking energetic individuals for a paid political canvasser position. You will talk to voters and engage with them on political causes, which may involve knocking on doors, standing outside libraries, or attending local neighborhood meetings.

Training will get you up to speed, and you will work as part of a larger team. Groundswell stresses interview-on-your-timeline, set-your-own-schedule, weekly pay, and significant advancement opportunities for hard workers.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or be enrolled.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Smartphone and reliable transportation; travel within territory.
• Passion for political activism and community engagement.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Walk door-to-door to educate voters on issues and candidate platforms.
• Collect signatures at high-traffic events or outside venues.
• Use apps and tools to track work and coordinate with supervisors.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet outreach goals.
• Stay up-to-date with current political events.
• Attend training sessions and team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Travel willingness

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

18 years of age or older

Currently enrolled in high school

Job description

Groundswell Contact is seeking energetic and passionate individuals for a paid political canvasser position. As a canvasser, you will be responsible for talking to voters and engaging with them on political causes. This might mean knocking on a voter's door, standing outside of a library, or attending a local neighborhood meeting. If you're a people person, this job is for you! If you're not, don't fret - our training will get you up to speed in no time. You'll work as a part of a larger team so you have the support you need to succeed. Our clients are progressive candidates and organizations.

Groundswell is an employee-centered company. That means we strive to make it easy for you to work with us:

1. INTERVIEW ON YOUR TIMELINE - You can submit answers to our interview questions any time, any place.
2. SET YOUR OWN SCHEDULE - Pick the shifts you want to work. Need to skip a week? No problem.
3. WEEKLY PAY - Putting money in your pocket quicker.
4. SIGNIFICANT ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - For hard workers, the sky is the limit.

Responsibilities

• Walk door-to-door to educate voters on political issues and candidate platforms
• Collect signatures at high-traffic events, like rallies or concerts, or outside of public venues like libraries
• Utilize various apps and tools to accurately track your work and engage with your supervisors
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily and weekly outreach goals
• Keep up-to-date with current political events and issues
• Participate in training sessions and team meetings as required

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• A smartphone and reliable transportation and willingness to travel in assigned territory
• Passion for political activism and community engagement
• Ability to walk long distances and climb stairs

Education and Experience

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent, or currently enrolled in high school
• Prior experience in canvassing, door to door sales, or customer service is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk long distances and climb stairs
• Ability to lift and carry canvassing materials (up to 25 pounds)

If you're a motivated and passionate individual looking to make a difference in your community, please submit your resume. We can't wait to hear from you!