Temporary Canvasser: Payson, AZ

About the Organization: At Rural Arizona Engagement (RAZE), our mission is to educate, advocate, and coordinate in rural communities so they may gain access to civic education, engagement opportunities, and trusted resources independent of metro-area influences. Our vision is to build an active, sustainable and progressive voting bloc in rural Arizona that cultivates pragmatic leadership committed to advancing progressive values and policies for the well-being of our communities and residents.

At Rural Arizona Action (RAZA), we advocate for working-class & BIPOC families in rural Arizona through five. Our vision is to create more equitable and just systems through advocacy, accountability, and leadership trainings across rural Arizona. Our mission is to build progressive infrastructure in rural spaces along with the capacity to sustain long-term wins in rural Arizona and statewide.
Position: Canvasser Description

Temporary Canvasser – Payson, AZ

Position Type: Temporary (1-2 weeks)
Hourly Rate: $23/hour
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

We’re hiring temporary canvassers in Payson to assist parents of young children in completing a survey about childcare availability and costs. This is an opportunity to support your community by gathering valuable input to improve childcare services.

Key Responsibilities:

Approach and engage parents of young children to explain and facilitate survey completion.

Accurately record responses and provide guidance as needed.

Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor while representing the organization.

Ensure data collection meets established quality and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.

Comfortable interacting with diverse community members.

Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.

Additional Information:
This temporary position is ideal for individuals looking for short-term work while making a meaningful impact.

Apply now to be part of this important community initiative!

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Must Haves:

• Strong Communication Skills:
• The ability to articulate organizational messages clearly and persuasively.
• Active listening skills to understand voter concerns and adapt messaging accordingly.
• Interpersonal skills to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and build rapport quickly.
• Persistence and resilience to handle rejection and difficult conversations with voters.
• Commitment to Social Justice & Racial Equity:
• Recognizes the role of race, gender, and other identities in shaping health disparities, is driven to improve conditions, and proactively learns re: race, equity, and identity.
• A commitment to our shared progressive organizational values and a shared commitment to advocate for working-class & BIPOC families in rural Arizona.
• Highly Organized & Self-Directed:
• Strong organizational skills to manage canvassing routes and track voter interactions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, especially during election seasons.

Nice to Haves:

• Previous experience with political campaigns and/or as a canvasser
• Basic data entry and analytic reporting experience
• Knowledge of political issues, policies, and the Organization’s values
• Basic technology proficiency for data entry and using Organization software or apps (i.e. Paychex, Expense Wire)
• Fluent in both English and Spanish

RAZE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Apply at: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6595188&B_ID=91&fid=1&Adid=0&ssbgcolor=D3B989&SearchScreenID=25841&CountryID=3&LanguageID=2

DateASAP EOE StatementRAZE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, transfer, and promote qualified candidates on the basis of individual merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Payson, AZ 85547 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Payson, AZ 85547: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23