Voter Registration Canvasser

Voter registration is a crucial first step in increasing voter turnout and allowing voters to impact critical elections. We will be registering new voters who agree with our progressive values and want to see Trump removed from office. We’ll stop people in heavily trafficked areas and walk them through the process to register to vote. By engaging community members and motivating new voters, we are working to ensure that the electorate accurately reflects the diversity and interests of all.

About the role

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in leadership, communication & advocacy, community outreach & engagement, campaign work, public policy, and social enterprise. Positions run through September 20th, with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts are from 10:45 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday, with the option to work part-time or full-time.

Responsibilities

Canvasser ($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 all local, state, and federal laws around voter registration

Team Leader ($21/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

Requirements

• 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 interested in building campaign skills
• Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community
• Prior voter registration experience is strongly preferred, but not required
• Must be eligible to work in the US and able to present original, unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete the I-9 form verification

Pay

Canvass positions start at $20/hour. Leadership positions start at $21/hour. We offer a $1/hour bonus to staff who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Schedule

Shifts run from 10:45 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday. Full-time and part-time positions available.

Locations

Racine, Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Beloit, WI.