Voter Registration Canvasser

Canvasser Responsibilities ($20/hr)

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message and collect complete and valid voter registration forms
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
• Strictly follow the campaign's safety protocols, including the use of PPE and compliance with daily health and safety guidelines

Team Leader Responsibilities ($21.50/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 safe and successful
• Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work

About the role

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise.

Benefits

• Get paid well! Canvass positions start at $20/hour. Leadership positions start at $21.50/hour.
• We offer overtime pay, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals

Schedule

Shifts run from 10:45am - 6:30pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time

Location

North Raleigh & North Charlotte, NC

Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

• 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 voter registration experience is strongly preferred, but not required.

Skills

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.

Pay

Canvass positions start at $20/hour. Leadership positions start at $21.50/hour.