Paid Canvasser

Job Overview

Osborn, Tate & Colvin for Redmond City Council is hiring paid canvassers to conduct voter outreach across the city. This is a seasonal, part-time, independent contractor (1099) position running from October 1 through November 1, 2026. Canvassers work closely with the campaign's field team, follow campaign-provided training, scripts, and systems, and coordinate their schedules with campaign leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct voter outreach through door-knocking, phone calls, and text banking, following campaign scripts and messaging guidance.
• Accurately enter voter contact data in VAN (MiniVAN) as directed by the campaign.
• Attend scheduled check-ins and submit regular reports on voter contact totals and volunteer participation.
• Represent the slate of candidates professionally and stay on message in all voter and volunteer interactions.
• Complete campaign-provided training on outreach methods, data systems, and messaging before beginning field work.

Position Details

• Engagement type: Seasonal, part-time, independent contractor (1099).
• Duration: October 1 – November 1, 2026.
• Schedule: This is primarily a Saturday and Sunday position, when voter contact volume is highest. Shift times are set in coordination with your Field Director; occasional weekday hours may be available but are not the core of this role.
• Compensation: $30.00 per hour, paid via invoice submission on the campaign's regular payment schedule. As a 1099 contractor, you are responsible for your own tax withholding and estimated tax payments.
• Benefits and protections: This position does not include workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, or health benefits. Contractors are responsible for their own insurance and liability coverage.
• Equipment: The campaign provides walk lists, turf/target lists, scripts, and VAN access. A personal phone and reliable transportation to your assigned area in Redmond are required.

Training & Support Provided

• Paid training on VAN (MiniVAN) data entry and campaign field systems.
• Campaign literature, walk lists, and turf/target lists for your assigned neighborhoods.
• Scripts and messaging guidance for voter conversations regarding the slate's platform.
• Ongoing coordination and support from your Field Director.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lived in Redmond or the immediate surrounding area for 3 years.
• Comfortable using or learning VAN (MiniVAN) for voter contact and data entry.
• Comfortable making phone calls and text banking.
• Comfortable walking long distances for extended periods.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to represent the slate professionally and stay on message.
• Reliable transportation to reach your assigned area within Redmond.
• Availability on Saturdays and Sundays, the primary working days for this role.
• Previous canvassing, phone banking, or volunteer coordination experience is a plus but not required.

Hiring Locations: We are specifically hiring canvassers who live in or are deeply familiar with Redmond, Oregon, to ensure effective local outreach. Please indicate your Redmond-area neighborhood or zip code when applying.

Application Instructions: To apply, please email the following materials to courtneydaniellevoss@gmail.com, Attn: Courtney Voss, Campaign Director. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage interested candidates to apply early!

• Work experience – This can be in the form of a resume or a detailed summary of your relevant work history.
• One professional reference – Please include name, phone number, and email address.
• A brief cover letter – Introduce yourself, share your local ties to Redmond, and explain why you're interested in this role.

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 15.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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