Political Canvasser

Position Description:

Valley Impact canvasser is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position responsible for engaging with Fresno City Council District 1 voters. This position will be primarily contacting voters through door-to-door knocking to talk to voters about Naindeep Singh who is running for District 1 City Council. The position will report to the Field Director and Team Leads.

Major Responsibilities

• Community outreach efforts: conduct door-to-door campaign to encourage voter engagement and participation
• Training and development: actively participate in daily script training, skill building activities, and team building sessions. Support peers with troubleshooting scripts, messaging and canvassing challenges.
• Voter Engagement: engage with voters in a professional, respectful and culturally sensitive manner, ensuring clear communication and positive interaction
• Daily Assignments and Goals: review daily assignments at the start of each shift and work to meet or exceed assigned target goals
• Reporting and Data Entry: complete detailed daily reports, timesheets and mileage reports, and accurately input collected data into tracking systems

Required Qualifications

• Fluency in English,Spanish, Hmong and or Punjabi
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with diverse

communities and stakeholders

• Comfortable using laptops, tablets and keyboard for basic typing and navigation
• Ability to enter information accurately into spreadsheets and online forms
• Ability to use phone banking software, voter databases and mobile applications
• Attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and reporting
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet campaign goals
• Ability to travel to/from Fresno, CA office
• Ability to work outdoors such as walking up to 6 hours a day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of District 1, civic engagement and grassroots power building a plus
• Passion for social justice, community empowerment, and equitable decision-making processes.
• Strong Communication skills - interpersonal, in large groups, on complex topics such as politics and voting.
• California driver's license, valid insurance and safe driving record
• A 4-5 seat passenger car a plus
• 18 years of age or older

Physical and Travel Requirements

• This position requires the ability to travel and participate in outreach and community / public engagement activities as needed.
• The role may involve long periods of walking, and carrying/pushing/pulling/lifting materials of up to 20 lbs and exposure to outdoor environments

Starting date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@valleyimpact.org and note Canvasser position - [your name] in the subject line.

Valley Impact is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified job applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24