What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Canvasser position at The Outreach Team?
Community Canvassers and Team Leaders - Get Involved In Your Local Community!
Hiring Immediately - $19.00-$20.00/hr bonuses
Full-time & Part-time
Help us get a Democratic Candidate on the statewide ballot for 2025! Get involved directly with democracy at the grassroots level!
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 $19.00/hour. Leadership positions start at $20/hour. We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.
Locations: Virginia Beach, VA
We are hiring immediately, all positions run through 03.10 with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 12:00pm - 7:30pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time
Canvasser Responsibilities ($19.00/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
- Utilize provided tools to gather valid signatures
Team Leader Responsibilities ($20.00/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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Can we send you texts to update you on the progress of your application and the interview process?
- Have you worked with The Outreach Team, Wave, Vote Blue, or 360 Campaigns Consulting before?
- You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for hire. Are you 18 years of age or older?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20
