Community Canvasser

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Community Canvassers

Hiring Immediately; $25–$27/hr bonuses

Full-time & Part-time

We are currently hiring campaign staff to canvass door-to-door on behalf of Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic to rally the vote for candidates who will protect our right to make our own decisions and keep the government out of our health care.

North Carolina’s sweeping abortion ban and restrictions on reproductive healthcare are harming real people. Bans on any healthcare put politics above people and put our futures on the line. We’re working to ensure that everyone can live, thrive, and raise families in healthy communities. Politicians have no business interfering with private healthcare decisions. We’re fighting to stop this government intrusion and put the power back in the hands of the people.

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise.

Get paid well! Canvassing positions start at $25.50/hour. Team Lead positions start at $27/hour. We offer overtime pay and paid training.

Locations: Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville, Wilmington, & Concord, NC

We are hiring immediately, all positions run through November with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 11:30 a.m.– 7:30 p.m. weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time.

Canvasser Responsibilities ($25.50/hr):

• 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
• Follow the campaign's safety protocols

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
• Prior canvassing experience is preferred, but not required.

Note: Employees must be eligible to work in the US. Upon hire, everyone will be required to present original, and unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete the I-9 form verification.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Can we send you texts to update you on the progress of your application and the interview process?
• Have you worked with The Outreach Team, Wave, or 360 Campaigns Consulting before?
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for hire. Are you 18 years of age or older?

Work Location: In person

We are a field firm that specializes in face-to-face canvassing operations; we run voter registration drives, ballot initiatives, and voter contact campaigns.