What are the responsibilities and job description for the Canvasser Oakland 0084 position at Shawmut Services LLC?
Door Knockers Wanted! Get Involved In Your Community!
Speak with voters about the issues they care about!
Shawmut Services is seeking door knockers to participate in voter contact programs in the Oakland area. As a canvasser, you will travel door to door in the Oakland area to talk to voters about candidates for mayor and city council.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This is an hourly position with an hourly rate of $25 per hour. Canvassers are eligible to work up to 40 hours per week, and must work at least three (3) seven-hour shifts per week.
About Shawmut Services
Shawmut Services is a full-service strategic planning, organizing, and grassroots mobilization firm that leads successful canvassing, voter registration, relational organizing, and signature gathering programs throughout the country. We are a people-first company with a mission to provide high-quality, cost-efficient, and innovative programs to our clients and partners.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Shawmut Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. RFS will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and/or convictions, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
Speak with voters about the issues they care about!
Shawmut Services is seeking door knockers to participate in voter contact programs in the Oakland area. As a canvasser, you will travel door to door in the Oakland area to talk to voters about candidates for mayor and city council.
- Entry-level position, no experience necessary
- Canvassers earn $25/hr or up to $875 per week
- Extensive paid training provided
- We provide $10 gas compensation for each shift
- You support progressive causes and care about the direction of our city, state and country. This is a great way to get involved and help your community.
- You’re looking for flexible hours. You can choose which days you work each week and can work part-time or full time.
- You’re looking to gain experience and learn valuable skills that can jumpstart your career in campaigns, community organizing, or politics.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Must have the physical stamina to stand/walk for long periods (up to 7 hours per day) while meeting and talking to people
- Ability to memorize and recite scripts and statements prepared and provided by Shawmut Services
- Consistently meet daily and weekly conversation goals
- Understand how to use a cell phone to track and submit data
- Must possess reliable personal transportation
This is an hourly position with an hourly rate of $25 per hour. Canvassers are eligible to work up to 40 hours per week, and must work at least three (3) seven-hour shifts per week.
About Shawmut Services
Shawmut Services is a full-service strategic planning, organizing, and grassroots mobilization firm that leads successful canvassing, voter registration, relational organizing, and signature gathering programs throughout the country. We are a people-first company with a mission to provide high-quality, cost-efficient, and innovative programs to our clients and partners.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Shawmut Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. RFS will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and/or convictions, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
Salary : $25 - $875
