What are the responsibilities and job description for the Voter Registration Canvasser - $20-$22/hr + bonuses position at The Outreach Team?
Voter Registration Canvasser
Hiring Immediately - $20-$22/hr bonuses
Full-time & Part-time
This year, with key issues and human rights on the line, it is extremely important that people uplift their voices at the ballot box to vote for the change that they want to see in their communities. Every eligible voter deserves the chance to influence their community and shape the electorate. We’ll engage with potential voters in busy public places within their communities to help them register to vote. Our goal is to register and mobilize new voters in [State} to ensure that all voices are being heard.
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! Canvass positions start at $XX/hour. Leadership positions start at $XX/hour. We offer overtime pay, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.
Locations: Memphis
We are hiring immediately, all positions run through [date] with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from [Xtime - Xtime] weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time
Canvasser Responsibilities ($20/hr):
We are committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.
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.
Hiring Immediately - $20-$22/hr bonuses
Full-time & Part-time
This year, with key issues and human rights on the line, it is extremely important that people uplift their voices at the ballot box to vote for the change that they want to see in their communities. Every eligible voter deserves the chance to influence their community and shape the electorate. We’ll engage with potential voters in busy public places within their communities to help them register to vote. Our goal is to register and mobilize new voters in [State} to ensure that all voices are being heard.
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! Canvass positions start at $XX/hour. Leadership positions start at $XX/hour. We offer overtime pay, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.
Locations: Memphis
We are hiring immediately, all positions run through [date] with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from [Xtime - Xtime] weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time
Canvasser Responsibilities ($20/hr):
- Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
- Deliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete, and valid voter registration forms
- Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
- Strictly follow the campaign's safety protocols, including the use of PPE and compliance with daily health and safety guidelines
- The Canvasser Responsibilities plus:
- Manage a small group of canvassers out in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day and debriefing with them at the end of the day
- Ensure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be safe and successful
- Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work
- 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 voter registration experience is strongly preferred, but not required.
We are committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.
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.
Salary : $20 - $22