Community Canvasser

About the role

Join our efforts to advocate for clean energy initiatives! We are seeking a dedicated group of canvassers to engage with voters and ensure their community voices are heard through vital grassroots outreach. Our team works directly with residents via door-to-door engagement to promote utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). By helping us meet clean energy mandates, you will contribute to a stronger local economy, healthier environment with cleaner air and water, and the overall protection of community interests. This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise.

Responsibilities

Canvasser ($22/hr):

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message, collect complete survey answers from voters, and persuade voters to sign a clean energy pledge
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
• Follow the campaign's safety protocols

Team Leader ($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 successful
• Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work

Qualifications

• 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 canvassing experience is strongly preferred, but not required

Pay

• Canvassing positions start at $22/hour
• Team Lead positions start at $23/hour
• Shift bonuses
• Bonuses for friend referrals

Schedule

• Shifts run from 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
• Possibility to work part-time or full-time
• All positions run through 7/2 with possibilities for advancement afterward

Benefits

• Paid training
• Sick pay

Locations: Seattle, WA. We are hiring immediately.