Meridian Strategies is looking for canvassers who are outgoing, personable, and eager to canvass on a political campaign from in the area of Poughkeepsie, Hudson, and Chatham starting May 22nd.

Description:

We are knocking on doors it persuade residents to vote for our candidates in preparation for the Primary Election. We will be based primarily in the outskirts of Poughkeepsie and Chatham and most of the area in between and to the east towards Connecticut.

Shifts will run seven days a week until Primary Election Day, June 25th. Pay is $25/hr.

• Monday through Friday the shifts run 4PM to 8PM; Saturdays and Sundays the shifts run from 11AM to 3PM. There is a possibility of double shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Canvassers are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, but are encouraged to sign up for more.
• There is a 3-strike policy to curtail flaking on scheduled shifts, for lateness, and for underperformance.
• Canvasser performance is evaluated based on the number of doors knocked in a single shift as well as the number of interactions that result in support for the candidate.
• Canvassers will arrive 30 minutes early on the day of their first shift to go through training.

Qualifications:

• Personable, outgoing, can easily talk to strangers
• Can take and follow instructions quickly
• Proficient in data entry
• Bilingual preferred
• A car is required, as you will be on the move

Job Type:

Part-time, Temporary

Salary:

$25/hr

Must be able to work a minimum of 3 shifts a week.

Experience:

• 1 year of canvassing preferred

How to apply:

Apply on our company site at http://apply.meridiancampaigns.com

If you have any other questions, please email us at hiringoffice@meridiancampaigns.com

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Poughkeepsie, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person