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Gowithgroundswell; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

Weekly pay

Significant advancement opportunities

Job summary

A progressive political organization is seeking a paid canvasser to engage with voters on political causes. You'll have a flexible schedule and support from a team. Its responsibilities include walking door-to-door and collecting signatures at events. Candidates should be 18 or older, have strong communication skills, and a passion for political activism. Training provided and opportunities for advancement are available.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Prior experience in canvassing or customer service is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Walk door-to-door to educate voters on political issues.
• Collect signatures at high-traffic events.
• Utilize apps to track work and engage with supervisors.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve outreach goals.
• Keep up-to-date with current political events.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Passion for political activism

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Smartphone

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:

• INTERVIEW ON YOUR TIMELINE - You can submit answers to our interview questions any time, any place.
• SET YOUR OWN SCHEDULE - Pick the shifts you want to work. Need to skip a week? No problem.
• WEEKLY PAY - Putting money in your pocket quicker.
• 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!