Political Canvasser

Street Level Strategy; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 35,818,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Meaningful impact in Fresno

Job summary

Street Level Strategy is seeking part-time canvassers to support a Fresno-focused campaign, engaging residents door-to-door to boost civic participation and leadership development. You will work in Merced and nearby areas, logging data accurately and representing the campaign professionally.

Ideal candidates are fluent in English and Spanish, with 1–2 years of canvassing or outreach experience, strong interpersonal skills, and reliable time management.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in canvassing, advocacy or outreach preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong data-entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work 28+ hours weekly and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Drive community outreach through door-to-door canvassing and inform residents about local initiatives.
• Encourage civic participation via direct conversations.
• Educate residents on issues and actions they can take.
• Log canvassing activity in CRM systems with accuracy.
• Represent the campaign professionally in the field.
• Build relationships and address resident concerns to foster trust.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience canvassing

Strong interpersonal skills

Data-entry accuracy

Time management

Reliability

Self-directed

Physical stamina

Transportation access

Digital tools use

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

PDI Mobile Connect

Job description

About Street Level Strategy

Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting firm specializing in grassroots mobilization, coalition building, campaign management, marketing, communications, and strategic consulting. Street Level Strategy combines time-tested grassroots engagement strategies with a data-driven, results-first approach to design and execute high-impact programs for clients across various industries and sectors.

Our clients include political candidates, ballot measures, issue advocacy campaigns, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 corporations.

We take pride in the diversity of our team – we are bilingual, have women and people of color in high-level leadership positions, and reflect the diversity of the communities we work in.

Position Overview

Canvassers will support a client-facing grassroots campaign focused on improving quality of life in Fresno through civic engagement, strategic advocacy, and leadership development. This role centers on door-to-door outreach, engaging residents in meaningful conversations that drive civic participation and community impact.

The ideal canvassers are passionate about social change, comfortable with face-to-face community engagement, and motivated by people-powered work. Candidates should be reliable, personable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while representing the campaign and Street Level Strategy with professionalism.

What You Will Achieve

Field Canvassing & Voter Engagement

• Drive Community Outreach: Conduct door-to-door canvassing to inform residents about local initiatives and key issues.
• Increase Civic Participation: Encourage community involvement through direct, one-on-one conversations.
• Educate & Empower Residents: Clearly explain relevant issues and how individuals can take action.
• Ensure Data Accuracy: Accurately log all canvassing activity in CRM systems (PDI) with strong attention to detail.
• Maintain Trust & Confidentiality: Handle all resident information professionally and ethically.
• Build Meaningful Connections: Address concerns, dispel misinformation, and turn conversations into impactful action.

Community Engagement & Relationship Building

• Represent the Campaign Professionally: Serve as a positive and informed representative in the field.
• Strengthen Community Relationships: Build rapport with residents by actively listening and responding to concerns.
• Inspire Local Leadership: Motivate community members to take an active role in their communities.

Who You Are

• Fluent in English and Spanish and comfortable communicating with diverse communities
• 1–2 years of experience in canvassing, advocacy, or community outreach preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect authentically with people
• Detail-oriented with strong data-entry accuracy
• Comfortable using digital tools for tracking and communication
• Self-directed, reliable, and able to manage time effectively
• Physically able to walk door-to-door for up to 4 hours with limited breaks
• Have reliable transportation and can travel to canvassing sites throughout Fresno

Preferred

• Familiarity with or strong ties to the Fresno community
• Experience using Google Docs, Google Sheets, PDI Mobile Connect, or similar tools

Schedule & Duration

• Start Date: August 2026

Schedule:

• Monday–Thursday: 4:00 PM – 8:0 0
• Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Expectations:

• Team members must work a minimum of 28 hours per week
• Availability for weekend shifts is required
• Must be able to maintain predictable and reliable attendance
• Must be able to work 5 days in-person during scheduled shift hours
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends

Location

Merced, surrounding areas

Compensation & Benefits

• $25/hour (part-time)
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites
• Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact in Fresno communities