Youth Civic Canvasser & Community Engagement

Job Post; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Badger Youth Action in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Community Canvasser to lead door-to-door canvassing, staff street team activities at events, and help educate and register young voters. You will contribute to our civic engagement efforts across Southeast, Western, and Northeastern Wisconsin.

The role emphasizes talking to new people, meeting young voters where they are, and turning everyday spaces into sites of democratic participation; you should be energized by outreach, persistent, and ready

Qualifications

• Entry level position; no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct voter contact through door-to-door canvassing in assigned community turf.
• Staff street team activities at civic holidays, festivals, and public gatherings.
• Educate residents on key issues and voter registration processes.
• Register voters and ensure forms are completed accurately.
• Support social media presence by capturing content from canvassing and events.
• Attend team meetings and strategy sessions; meet daily/weekly contact goals.
• Assist with event logistics and data entry into VAN or designated tools.
• Complete required trainings on voter registration compliance and data management.

Job description

Badger Youth Action in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Community Canvasser to lead door-to-door canvassing, staff street team activities at events, and help educate and register young voters. You will contribute to our civic engagement efforts across Southeast, Western, and Northeastern Wisconsin.

The role emphasizes talking to new people, meeting young voters where they are, and turning everyday spaces into sites of democratic participation; you should be energized by outreach, persistent, and ready