What are the responsibilities and job description for the Political Canvasser position at Outsider Strategy Group?
Job Title: Paid Canvasser
Organization: Outsider Strategy Group (OSG)
Location: Johnson County, Scott County
Position Type: Seasonal / Campaign Cycle
Pay Rate: $22 per hour
About Outsider Strategy Group (OSG)
Outsider Strategy Group is a progressive field firm that builds community-driven voter contact operations. We partner with organizations to elect leaders who fight for accessible healthcare, public education, and strong working families. We are actively recruiting passionate, dependable Paid Canvassers for an intensive door-to-door field operation across Johnson County and Scott County, focused on connecting with voters ahead of the November 3 election.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Voter Contact: Knock on assigned residential doors to engage voters in direct, meaningful conversations about the upcoming November 3rd election.
Voter Identification & GOTV: Identify supporters, collect survey responses regarding priority issues, register eligible voters, and assist with Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) mobilization efforts.
Data Logging: Accurately record voter feedback, contact status, and survey results using mobile campaign applications in real time.
Team Participation: Attend shift briefings, complete safety and strategy training sessions, and coordinate with the canvassing director.
Compensation & Perks
Guaranteed Hourly Wage: $18.00/hour, paid weekly for all training and shift hours
Flexible Schedules: Shift options designed to accommodate students, shift workers, and part-time campaign staff (minimum 16 hours/week).
Mileage Reimbursement: Gas cards to be distributed for shifts requiring driving more than 10 miles from staging location.
Qualifications & Requirements
Alignment with Mission: Strong commitment to progressive values and supporting Democratic candidates.
Communication Skills: Comfort speaking with community members at their doors and articulating issue positions clearly and respectfully.
Reliability: Ability to maintain scheduled shift times and navigate local neighborhoods using a smartphone.
Mobility & Outdoor Work: Ability to walk several miles per shift outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Transportation: Access to reliable personal transportation to reach staging locations in Johnson County or Scott County is required.
Prior canvassing or campaign experience is a plus, but full paid training is provided!
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a resume or brief summary of relevant experience directly to Andrew Brockwell at Andrew@OSGWins.com. Please include "Iowa Canvasser" in the subject line.
Outsider Strategy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage union members, students, women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and members of underrepresented communities to apply.
Outsider Strategy Group
(631) 830-5440 Andrew@OSGWins.com
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 16.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22