Higher Wages, Lower Rent Alliance, Community Canvasser

About the role

Higher Wages, Lower Rent Alliance is hiring Community Canvassers to join a progressive campaign in California’s 48th Congressional District for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. This position involves door-to-door canvassing, speaking directly with voters, persuasion, and mobilizing community members in support of progressive candidates and increased voter participation.

Responsibilities

• Door-to-door canvassing
• Speaking directly with voters
• Persuasion and voter engagement
• Mobilizing community members in support of progressive candidates
• Increasing voter participation

Requirements

The Community Canvasser position is entry-level; no prior canvassing experience is required.

• Punctual and reliable
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Strong communicator
• Outgoing and comfortable meeting and talking to new people
• Comfortable canvassing door-to-door
• Able to engage voters in meaningful conversations
• Interested in progressive issues and civic participation
• Passionate about voting and increasing voter turnout
• Available to work evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Part-time options available (minimum 3 shifts per week)
• Opportunities for advancement into leadership positions for high‑performing canvassers

Pay

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Gas stipend: $25.00

Schedule

The schedule is subject to change based on campaign needs:

• Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday – Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday & Friday: OFF