Progressive Campaign Canvasser & Team Lead

The Outreach Team; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Driver bonuses

Shift bonuses

Paid training

Sick pay

Referral bonuses

Bilingual pay bump

Job summary

The Outreach Team is hiring Community Canvassers and Team Leaders in Lansing, MI to drive progressive outreach and voter engagement. The role involves door-to-door canvassing, leading small teams, and delivering a compelling campaign message in person.

Team Leaders earn $24/hour and Canvassers $22/hour, with bonuses, overtime, and referral incentives. Bilingual speakers may receive an additional $2 per hour. Training is provided and safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy.
• Strong communication skills; enjoy working with others and speaking with everyone.
• Hard worker who stays motivated to engage many people.
• Open to new challenges and interested in building campaign skills.
• Culturally competent and able to engage respectfully with teammates and community.
• Prior canvassing experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Deliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete survey answers from voters.
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills.
• Manage a small group of canvassers out in the field by checking in with them periodically and debriefing at day end.
• Ensure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be successful.
• Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Advocacy

Community outreach

Campaign work

Public policy

Social enterprise

Job description

The Outreach Team is hiring Community Canvassers and Team Leaders in Lansing, MI to drive progressive outreach and voter engagement. The role involves door-to-door canvassing, leading small teams, and delivering a compelling campaign message in person.

Team Leaders earn $24/hour and Canvassers $22/hour, with bonuses, overtime, and referral incentives. Bilingual speakers may receive an additional $2 per hour. Training is provided and safety protocols are followed.