What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Canvasser position at The Outreach Team?
Petition Circulators and Team Leaders
Hiring Immediately - $19-20/hr
Full-time & Part-time
Help collect signatures for a ballot initiative! We will canvass in busy public areas, and gather signatures from registered Florida voters to qualify this initiative for an upcoming election.
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 $20/hour. We offer overtime pay, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.
Locations: Tampa, FL
We are hiring immediately, all positions can through October with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 10:45am - 6:30pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time
Petition Circulator Responsibilities ($19/hr):
- Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
- Deliver a compelling campaign message
- Collect petition signatures
- 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 ($20/hr):
- The Petition Circulator Responsibilities plus:
- Manage a small group of circulators 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 circulator has all of the materials they need to be safe and successful
- Assist directors with circulator 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.
Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-tot
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 - $20
