Voter Registration Canvasser

The Outreach Team; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 66,345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Shift bonuses

Paid training

Sick pay

Friend referrals bonuses

Job summary

The Outreach Team is hiring Voter Registration Canvassers in the Asheville area to engage voters in busy public spaces and register new voters ahead of the November election.

Positions include full-time and part-time roles with starting pay of $21/hour for Canvassers and $23/hour for Team Leaders, plus overtime, bonuses, paid training, sick pay and referral bonuses. Be part of a progressive effort to strengthen democracy.

Qualifications

• Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy.
• Strong communication skills; enjoy talking with people in public spaces.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced campaign environment.
• Prior voter registration experience is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Deliver a compelling campaign message and collect complete and valid voter registration forms.
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills.
• Strictly follow safety protocols, including PPE and daily health guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Leadership

Community outreach

Research

Safety awareness

Job description

Voter Registration Canvasser

Hiring Immediately - $21-23/hr + bonuses

Full-time & Part-time

Help us get out the vote! This year, it is imperative that we get as many people across the country as possible to the polls. That's why we are partnering with great groups like Forward Majority and the Analyst Institute to register new voters ahead of the November election. In these offices, we will talk to prospective voters in busy public areas to conduct research and build political power, encouraging voters to stand up to Trumpism with their vote this fall.

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise.

Get paid well! Canvass positions start at $21/hour. Leadership positions start at $23/hour. We offer overtime pay, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.

Locations: We will be canvassing in North Charlotte (Mooresville & Kannapolis)

We are hiring immediately; all positions run through November 3rd. Shifts run from 10:45am - 6:30pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time

Canvasser Responsibilities ($21/hr):

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message and collect complete and valid voter registration forms
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
• Strictly follow the campaign's safety protocols, including the use of PPE and compliance with daily health and safety guidelines

Team Leader Responsibilities ($23/hr):

• The Canvasser Responsibilities plus:
• Manage a small group of canvassers out in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day and debriefing with them at the end of the day
• Ensure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be safe and successful
• Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work

The ideal candidate:

• Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy
• Strong communication skills; you should enjoy working with other people and be willing and excited to speak with everyone
• Hard worker who will stay motivated to engage as many people as possible
• Open to new challenges and are interested in building their campaign skills
• Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community
• Prior voter registration experience is strongly preferred, but not required.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.

Note: Employees must be eligible to work in the US. Upon hire, everyone will be required to present original, and unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete the I-9 form verification.