Canvassers - Get Out The Vote!

Portland OR

Description

Community Canvassers - Get Out The Vote! Hiring Immediately - $23-25/hr + Bonuses Full-time & Part-time Help us Get Out The Vote for Progressive Ballot Initiatives! We are currently seeking Voter Contact Canvassers to go door-to-door and mobilize the electorate to advocate for the issues that are most important to progressives. This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Organizing, Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise. Get paid well! Canvass positions start at $23/hour. Leadership positions start at $25/hour. We offer overtime pay, paid training, sick pay, bonuses for friend referrals, and mileage reimbursement for drivers. Stay Safe! We have strict health and safety protocols that include a contactless approach to campaign work. We provide all of the training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) you will need. Apply here: Locations: Portland, OR and Eugene, OR We are hiring immediately, all positions run through the elections with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM with the possibility to work part-time or full-time. Canvasser Responsibilities ($23/hr): - Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner - Deliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete survey answers from voters - 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 ($25/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 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 canvassing experience is not required. Pay: $23/hr for canvassers and $25/hr for Team Leaders. We offer overtime pay, paid training, sick pay, bonuses for friend referrals, and mileage reimbursement for drivers. Apply here: 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.