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Community Canvassers and Team Leaders - Climate and Clean Energy
Hiring Immediately - $19-21/hr
Full-time & Part-time
Help pass ambitious climate policy in NC! Climate Power ranked North Carolina in the top six states benefiting from clean energy projects since the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. However, North Carolina is quickly slipping down the rankings due to bad actors such as Duke Energy who are stalling the process. Join our educational campaign, canvassing in key legislative districts to build constituent support for North Carolina legislators to strongly support the clean energy economy.
This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise.
Get paid well! Canvass positions start at $19/hour. Leadership positions start at $21/hour. We offer overtime pay, paid training, and sick pay.
Locations: Wilmington, NC
We are hiring immediately, all positions run through the end of March with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 11:00am - 6:30pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time
Canvasser Responsibilities ($19/hr):
- Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
- Deliver a compelling campaign message
- 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 ($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
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.
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.
Salary : $19 - $21
