Youth Vote Canvasser

Field Forward Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

Field Forward Ohio is seeking Youth Vote Canvassers to mobilize voters under 35 in Kentucky for the 2026 election. This role involves engaging the youth vote through various outreach programs such as door-to-door canvassing and event participation.

The ideal candidates will be affiliated with a university and possess strong communication and organizational skills, demonstrating a passion for community organizing. This seasonal position offers an hourly rate between $25.00 and $27.00 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience volunteering or working in a non-profit or campaign environment.
• Have reliable transportation to necessary meetings.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage and mobilize voters under 35 through canvassing.
• Hit daily and weekly goals for voter contact.
• Report data accurately and on time.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to deal with diverse individuals

Interest in community organizing

Education

Affiliation with a university or college

Job description

Field Forward Ohio is an Ohio-based engagement firm that focuses on all aspects of community and electoral field work: voter engagement and registration, petition collection, canvass programs, and door-to-door campaign work. At Field Forward Ohio, we anchor winning campaigns while building long-term power for the communities in which we work and partner. For more information, visit www.fieldforwardoh.com.

Field Forward Ohio works on behalf of Ohio Student Action. OSA is the leading voice for Ohio’s students. We have been at the forefront of youth organizing since we were founded in 2012. In 2023, we registered 14,684 young people and helped deliver ballot wins on recreational marijuana and abortion. And in 2024, we again led the largest Get Out The Vote program for young people in the state, registering 24,661 young people to vote.

We are seeking Youth Vote Canvassers who will work under the direction of the Youth Vote Manager on their campus as part of a team working to engage and organize the youth vote in the 2026 election. This position will take ownership over the following areas of work:

• Engages and mobilizes voters under 35 through participating in tabling, dorm storms, fairs, and door-to-door canvassing to vote in the 2026 election.
• Hits daily and weekly goals as part of the field program.
• Lifts trends or responses from their campus and conversations that relate to the overall program goals.
• Participates in launch and debrief meetings to discuss with their team best practices.
• Ability to have effective conversations at events, class raps, doors and site-based canvassing.
• Is flexible and can adapt their communication strategy based on programmatic changes.
• Collects required data and reports data at assigned times or when requested.
• Reports as necessary to the Youth Vote Manager
• Comfortable using the assigned technology and is timely on filling out daily reports.
• Completes assigned duties thoroughly and correctly.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Be affiliated with a university or college
• Organize effective team meetings that set clear standards around a culture of accountability and competition while creating a healthy work culture. Have demonstrated professionalism and tact in communications with a diversity of individuals.
• Have strong organizational and time management skills, acute attention to detail and ability to work well with others on the campaign team.
• Have reliable transportation to get to necessary meetings and appointments.

The Youth Vote Canvasser has:

• Interest in community and issue organizing.
• Experience volunteering or working in a non-profit or campaign environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Good judgment, with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Ability to speak compellingly about campaign issues and strategy.

Position Duties:

• Hits daily and weekly direct voter contact goals as assigned by Youth Vote Manager.
• Participates in trainings, canvass launches, and debriefs with campus team.
• Identifies trends or patterns in voters’ behaviors based on experience in the field.
• Other duties as assigned

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities are based on campaign needs and may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary

This seasonal position offers an hourly rate between $25.00-$27.00, depending on experience.

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