Black Fork Strategies

Black Fork Strategies is an Ohio-based engagement firm that focuses on all aspects of

community and electoral field work: voter engagement and registration, petition

collection, canvass programs, and door-to-door campaign work. At Black Fork

Strategies, we anchor winning campaigns while building long-term power for the

communities in which we work and partner. For more information, visit

www.blackfork.org.

The Canvasser has:

● Interest in progressive causes and campaigns.

● Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to

manage priorities and workflow.

● Strong interpersonal skills.

● Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational

levels.

● Good judgment, with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

Position Duties:

● Under the direction of the City Manager, the Canvasser will be responsible for

direct voter contact in their assigned turf.

● Hits daily and weekly goals as part of the field program as directed by the City

Manager.

● Lifts trends or responses that are heard in the field that relate to the overall

program goals.

● Ability to have effective conversations about issues with a variety of audiences.

● Is flexible and can adapt their communication strategy based on programmatic

changes.

● Collects required data during voter registration and doors and reports data at

assigned times or when requested by management.

● Reports throughout the day to the City Manager during site-based voter

registration and daily during canvassing.

● Comfortable using the assigned technology and is timely on filling out daily

reports.

● Completes assigned duties thoroughly and correctly.

● Participates in training as directed by City Managers.

● Participates in launch meetings.

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive

listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this

Canvasser Job Description

Job Duties, responsibilities and activities are based on campaign needs and may

change at any time with or without notice.

Position Details The Canvasser is a part-time, hourly position. Weekend and evening

hours are required. Physical requirements include frequent standing, canvassing for

long periods of time, the ability to sit in meetings, and lift moderate weight for supplies.

Candidates must reside in Columbus, Cleveland, or Cincinnati Ohio and have reliable

transportation to an office setting.

Salary This position pays $22/hour, up to 35 hours per week.

EEO/AAP Policy Statement We provide equal employment opportunities to all

employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment

of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability

status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, criminal history, gender

identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local

laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,

hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,

compensation, and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Akron, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person