Canvasser

Responsibilities

• Execute weekly in‑market recruiting and outreach activities as outlined in the provided playbook, ensuring consistent and high‑quality execution.
• Place and refresh recruiting collateral (flyers, posters, QR codes) at designated locations throughout the local market.
• Conduct regular visits to community partner locations to maintain, replenish, and optimize the visibility of hiring materials.
• Distribute referral program materials on‑site and engage associates about referral opportunities as a visible Referral Ambassador.
• Attend and support local hiring events, job fairs, community events, and information sessions, including assisting with presentation decks and event logistics.
• Perform grassroots canvassing, including door‑to‑door outreach to local businesses and posting materials in high‑traffic community locations.
• Engage confidently and professionally with community members, local businesses, housing communities, and associate populations to promote open roles.
• Recruit creatively for high‑volume, tier 1 entry‑level warehouse roles that may not require resumes, interviews, prior work experience, or a high school diploma, adapting tactics to reach a limited candidate pool.
• Collect and report local market intelligence (competitor signage, community feedback, transportation barriers) and share insights with the Market Response Specialist.
• Maintain accurate tracking logs of all activities completed, including locations visited, materials placed, conversations held, and events supported.
• Provide weekly activity reports to the Market Response Specialist documenting execution status, outcomes, and field observations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Residence within a commutable distance (generally 30–45 minutes) of the assigned market location.
• Reliable personal transportation for travel within the local market area.
• Ability to work independently in the field while following documented processes and a defined playbook.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail for tracking, logging, and reporting activities.
• Comfort engaging with community members, local businesses, housing communities, and associate populations in a highly social, public‑facing role.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for outreach, follow‑up, and reporting.
• Customer‑service mindset with the ability to build rapport quickly and handle a variety of in‑person interactions.
• Availability to work a flexible 32‑hour weekly schedule, including some weekends and occasional early morning or evening hours.
• Dependability and accountability for meeting commitments, schedules, and reporting deadlines.

Work Environment

This seasonal, flexible field role combines on‑site, community‑based work with some remote tasks and virtual collaboration. You will typically work around 32 hours per week, with days ranging from 4 to 8 hours and occasional 10‑hour days for specific events. Most work occurs in the early morning or daytime, with occasional early starts (as early as 5 a.m.) or evening hours (up to ~9 p.m.). Weekend work is part of the schedule. The role is largely independent; you will often be the sole representative on‑site while the broader team connects virtually. Work locations include community partner sites, local businesses, housing communities, job fairs, and other public venues. Mileage reimbursement is available for approved travel. Attire should be professional yet practical for field work, community events, and extended periods of walking or standing.

Job Type & Location

Contract position based out of Granville, NY. The role is fully onsite.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.00 – $22.00 per hour. Compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, experience, geographic location, internal equity, and other job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)