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.

Qualifications

We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference. The ideal candidate should have:

• 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.

Benefits

We offer:

• Overtime pay
• Shift bonuses
• Paid training
• Sick pay
• Bonuses for friend referrals

Pay

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

Schedule

Shifts run from 10:45am - 6:30pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time. Positions run through November 3rd.

Location

North Raleigh & North Charlotte, NC

Requirements

Employees must be eligible to work in the US. Upon hire, everyone will be required to present original, and unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete the I-9 form verification.

Skills

None specifically listed, but strong communication and engagement skills are essential.

Benefits

None specifically listed, but includes benefits such as overtime pay, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.