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Pitt County Election Canvasser

Down Home North Carolina · Greenville, NC · 3 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$22/hrContract

The Opportunity

Down Home North Carolina (DHNC) seeks field canvassers to aid in our 2026 field campaigns. This year, Down Home members will endorse multiple candidates for office who align with our values and vision for a North Carolina that works for all working folks. Opportunities are available in the following counties: Ashe, Alamance, Cabarrus, Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Iredell, Johnson, Nash, Orange, Person, Pitt, Randolph, Rowan, Rockingham, Vance, Watauga, and Wilson.

The Work

  • Have conversations with community members through door-to-door canvassing
  • Participate in 4 to 6 canvasses per week
  • Ensure that data and information collection are consistent and accurate
  • Troubleshoot issues within the program
  • Must be willing to work in a team-centered environment.

Required Traits

  • Excellent communication and listening skills: Can engage deeply with people they have just met. Be able to listen to community members and understand their concerns. Can build rapport quickly and is comfortable having relational conversations.
  • Team player: Contribute to a growing and fast-paced team. Take directions well and be willing to offer feedback and suggestions to co-workers and management. Offer support to teammates and ask for help when needed.
  • Independent worker: Be able to complete multiple canvass shifts a week. Meet deadlines and hit metric goals. Ensure that numbers are reported on time with data integrity at the top of mind. Attention to detail and be able to provide thoughtful solutions to problems that arise. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment where work areas are expected to change frequently.
  • Mission alignment: Committed to the vision of a powerful, inclusive, rural, multiracial, working-class movement-building as a path towards liberation for all people. Is aligned with the idea that building power takes both election programs and long-term base-building and community investment.

Compensation

Compensation for this contract position is $22 hourly. Hours are flexible, with shifts available during the afternoon and evening. This role is not eligible for employee-sponsored benefits or healthcare. Applicants must be able and willing to travel regularly for work.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis if spots are available. We will still accept applications if this job description is posted on Down Home’s website (www.downhomenc.org).

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