Community Canvasser - The Justice Project… at Confidential · China…

Community Canvasser

Hiring Immediately - $25-26/hr + bonuses

Full-time & Part-time

Help us turn out voters in North Carolina to get out the vote and win! Grassroots efforts are ramping up and we are looking for a team of canvassers to help us reach voters who deserve a voice in this election. From now through Election Day, our team is connecting directly with voters on the ground through door-to-door outreach. We will be supporting candidates who champion progressive values and our shared vision for the future, encouraging people to get out and vote for progressive leaders down the ticket.

The Justice Project seeks to educate voters through reliable information and help them make informed decisions in the voting booth. State Supreme Courts are often the final backstop for interpreting laws and upholding our rights.

We’ll be standing outside of polling locations talking to voters about the current State Supreme court race and will be encouraging them to vote for the candidates who prioritize survivors over perpetrators.

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! Canvassing positions start at $25/hour. Leadership positions start at $26/hour. We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. If you are a fluent bilingual speaker, you may earn an additional $1 per hour.

Locations: Greensboro, NC

We are hiring immediately, all positions run through November 3 with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 9:45 AM - 6 PM weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time.

Canvasser Responsibilities ($25/hr):

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete survey answers from voters
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
• Follow the campaign's safety protocols

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 preferred, but not required.

Note: Employees must be eligible to work in the US. Upon hire, everyone will be required to present original, and unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete the I-9 form verification.

Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

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?
• The Outreach Team is committed to delivering top quality campaign work for our partner organizations. We work hard to reach community members and connect them with opportunities to impact critical issues. Why are you interested in working on this issue?
• We work together, as a team, to win our campaigns. Tell us about a time you were a part of a team, took on a leadership position or managed a team of people, this could be with paid work, as a volunteer or in your community. What were you able to accomplish? What did you learn?
• We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of The Outreach Team, will you join us in our efforts to dismantle white supremacy and actively promote equity and inclusion within our campaigns?

Work Location: In person