Political Canvasser

Street Level Strategy; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Street Level Strategy is seeking part-time canvassers in Santa Ana, CA to support a Fresno-based community campaign. You will engage residents door-to-door, discuss local initiatives, and motivate civic participation while representing the campaign with professionalism.

Ideal candidates are bilingual in English and Spanish, reliable, and able to log canvassing activity in CRM (PDI) with accuracy. Must be comfortable walking up to 4 hours and traveling to Fresno sites.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of canvassing, advocacy, or community outreach preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Drive Community Outreach: conduct door-to-door canvassing to inform residents about local initiatives.
• 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: 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 action.

Skills

Door-to-door canvassing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Data-entry accuracy

Communication

Time management

Tools

CRM (PDI)

PDI Mobile Connect

Google Docs

Google Sheets

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: ASAP

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• $30 /hour (part-time)
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites
• Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact in Fresno communities

Location:

Santa Ana, Ca