What are the responsibilities and job description for the Political Canvasser position at Stax?
Company Description
Stax is an advocacy-focused organization dedicated to engaging communities in the democratic process through data-informed field operations and voter outreach. The team designs and executes large-scale canvassing and engagement programs that connect residents with key issues, candidates, and ballot measures. Stax emphasizes inclusive, respectful conversations that empower individuals to make informed decisions. Team members receive structured training, clear goals, and ongoing support to help them grow in political organizing and community outreach. The organization values integrity, accountability, and results-driven collaboration in every campaign.
Role Description
The Political Canvasser is a full-time, on-site role based in Colorado, responsible for engaging community members in person about political issues, campaigns, and voter participation.
Each day, the canvasser will visit assigned neighborhoods, knock on doors, hold respectful issue-based conversations, and accurately present campaign information and talking points.
The role includes collecting data on voter responses, completing digital or paper reports, and meeting daily and weekly outreach goals.
The canvasser will attend regular training sessions, team meetings, and briefings to stay current on campaign messages, compliance guidelines, and safety protocols.
This position also involves collaborating with team leads, providing feedback from the field, and representing Stax in a professional and inclusive manner as required by each specific campaign.
Qualifications
Stax is an advocacy-focused organization dedicated to engaging communities in the democratic process through data-informed field operations and voter outreach. The team designs and executes large-scale canvassing and engagement programs that connect residents with key issues, candidates, and ballot measures. Stax emphasizes inclusive, respectful conversations that empower individuals to make informed decisions. Team members receive structured training, clear goals, and ongoing support to help them grow in political organizing and community outreach. The organization values integrity, accountability, and results-driven collaboration in every campaign.
Role Description
The Political Canvasser is a full-time, on-site role based in Colorado, responsible for engaging community members in person about political issues, campaigns, and voter participation.
Each day, the canvasser will visit assigned neighborhoods, knock on doors, hold respectful issue-based conversations, and accurately present campaign information and talking points.
The role includes collecting data on voter responses, completing digital or paper reports, and meeting daily and weekly outreach goals.
The canvasser will attend regular training sessions, team meetings, and briefings to stay current on campaign messages, compliance guidelines, and safety protocols.
This position also involves collaborating with team leads, providing feedback from the field, and representing Stax in a professional and inclusive manner as required by each specific campaign.
Qualifications
- Canvassing skills, including door-to-door outreach, script-based conversations, and comfort engaging with the public in diverse neighborhoods.
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication abilities, with a focus on active listening, clear messaging, and respectful dialogue across different viewpoints.
- Customer service and community engagement skills that support building rapport quickly, handling questions, and addressing concerns professionally.
- Ability to participate in and contribute to training, including learning new scripts, adapting to updated talking points, and applying feedback from supervisors.
- Reliability in meeting attendance, punctuality, and outreach goals, with the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Comfort working on your feet for extended periods and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Basic digital literacy for using mobile applications or tablets to record data and follow assigned routes.
- Previous experience in political campaigns, community organizing, sales, or outreach is beneficial but not required.