Canvassers

Hiring up to four 40-hour-a-week canvassers!

Help us collect Democracy Vouchers and ID supporters for Ry Armstrong, who is running for Seattle Mayor! Ry is a queer elected labor leader and climate organizer running to lower the costs of living in Seattle, and will fight for working families. As a Millennial in their 30s raised in a Seattle union family, Ry knows Seattle is at its best when it is sustainable, pro-labor, and rooted in justice. To achieve this vision, Seattle needs and deserves a leader who will act with honesty, transparency, and follow through to deliver on promises, which has not happened under the current administration. Ry has the professional experience, courage of conviction, and the moral compass to serve the City of Seattle, and welcomes you to be part of this pivotal moment in Seattle history.   

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communications & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, and Campaign Work!

Get paid! Canvass positions start at $30/hour. We offer paid training, materials, and potential opportunities to move into full-time positions and/or be promoted. Bonuses awarded at campaign milestones - you can earn up to $1,700 a week! Transit stipend/ORCA Card provided at hire.

We are hiring immediately: All positions are contracted for 40 hours at a time with a review of work produced before renewal. At least one shift of 8 hours will be filled on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), with other 4-hour shifts assigned with prior confirmation with A4A staff. These shifts can include staffing events as directed. 

Canvasser Responsibilities ($30 /hr bonuses - you can earn up to $1,700 a week!):

• 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
• Perform similar duties for the campaign as assigned (i.e. staffing tables at events, staffing fundraising events, basic volunteer support, etc.)
• Strictly follow the campaign's safety protocols and code of conduct
• Daily reporting of hours worked, locations worked, and campaign milestones hit (i.e. number of voter contacts, how many vouchers acquired) required

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
• Strong sense of responsibility and ethics as a “face” of the campaign
• Prior canvassing experience is not required but is highly recommended