What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Specialist - Clean Energy Campaigns position at The Outreach Team?
Community Canvassers and Team Leaders - Canvass for Clean Energy
Hiring Immediately - $23-27/hr bonuses
Full-time & Part-time
You can be the voice for clean energy in New Mexico! We are canvassing to gain support for clean energy projects like solar farms, which are decided at a local level. You can be the driving force to improve the local economy, give us cleaner air and water, and protect the future of our community.
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 $23/hour. Leadership positions start at $25/hour. We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. All team members have the opportunity to earn an extra $1-$2 per hour by maintaining a full-time schedule.
Location: Santa Fe, NM
We are hiring immediately. Shifts run from 12:00am - 7:00pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time
Canvasser Responsibilities ($23/hr):
- Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
- Deliver a compelling campaign message and persuade clean energy supporters to get involved in their community
- Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
- Strictly follow the campaign's safety protocols, including compliance with safety guidelines
Team Leader Responsibilities ($25/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: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Referral program
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 : $23 - $27
