What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Field Canvasser position at Policy Over Party?
Policy over Party is a team of community advocates who are connecting with residents across different communities in the lead up to the 2026 mid term election. Our mission varies from campaign to campaign but our core value lies in making sure that all voices are heard.
Policy over Party has immediate openings for community canvassers in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This is a paid, on-the-ground voter engagement work: you'll be out in neighborhoods talking with residents about the progressive issues shaping their community and helping them make a plan to vote.
Pay: $24/hour, flat rate. Not commission. Not per-door. You're paid for every hour you work, including training!
What you'll actually do
- Walk assigned neighborhood routes and knock doors
- Have real conversations with residents about local issues
- Log responses on your smartphone using our canvassing app
Shifts are primarily evenings and weekends — that's when people are home and conversations happen. We build schedules weekly and work around class schedules, second jobs, and caregiving where we can. Full-time and part-time both available.
What we're looking for
- A working smartphone with a data plan
- Comfort walking for several hours at a time, outdoors, in varied weather
- Strong conversation skills and genuine curiosity about people
- Reliable transportation to our office
- A real commitment to engaging respectfully with community residents
No canvassing experience required. Our best canvassers have come from retail, food service, teaching, rideshare, and organizing backgrounds — and plenty had never knocked a door before day one.
What you get
- $24/hour flat rate
- Paid training and ongoing on-the-job coaching
- Flexible weekly scheduling
- Hands-on experience in political organizing and field work — strong resume material for campaigns, nonprofits, and public service careers
- A team that's actually fun to work with
Canvassers are hired on a rolling basis with start dates available immediately.
Work location: On the road, throughout Kalamazoo, MI.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person