Job Description

Hiring Immediately - $20/hour 
Community Canvassers  -   Multiply Voter Turnout in Richmond, VA

Full-time

For this “Vote Tripling” project, we are partnering with major national progressive groups to galvanize turnout in Richmond, Virginia prior to the June Primaries. We will be running large scale site-based canvassing campaigns aimed at engaging voters on the streets. Our canvassers will encourage these voters to take actions that mobilize their friend groups to vote in the upcoming election.

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 are at $20 per hour with a three shift minimum per week required. We offer overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week, paid training and sick pay.

Locations: Richmond, VA

We are hiring immediately, all positions run through the election (June ). Shifts run from 10:45-am - 6:45. This is a temporary position that runs 2 and a half weeks.  There is a bonus upon completion.  

Canvasser Responsibilities 

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Log interactions accurately and in a timely manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message
• 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 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 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.

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