Canvasser
Aston Carter · Duluth, MN · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$21–$22/hrContract
About the role
This seasonal, field-based role focuses on executing candidate attraction and community outreach activities within an assigned local market. Working from a clearly defined playbook and under the guidance of a Market Response Specialist, you will carry out grassroots recruiting efforts, build relationships with community partners, and promote referral and hiring programs for entry-level warehouse roles. You will work independently in the field, manage your own weekly schedule within a 32-hour framework, and provide detailed reporting on your activities and local market insights.
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, including flyers, posters, and 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, acting as a visible and proactive 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, such as competitor signage, community feedback, and 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.
Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Residence within a commutable distance (generally within 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 with support from a Market Response Specialist.
- 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 based on market needs.
- Dependability and accountability for meeting commitments, schedules, and reporting deadlines.
Pay
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