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Democratic District Attorney’s race Hiring Paid Canvassers
for full or Part-Time work in Milwaukee.
Primary responsibilities include canvassing door-to-door to communicate a
reelection message for John Chisholm, a Progressive Democrat, and District
Attorney of Milwaukee County. Canvassers will be the front-line contact and
face of Citizens for Chisholm, and will maintain accurate data and records
for the campaign.
Who is John Chisholm?
John has been an innovative leader in Milwaukee County
and has set an excellent example for other District Attorneys all around
the nation. He was instrumental in
establishing the drug treatment court in Milwaukee County, a court designed
to treat the underlying issues that brings defendants into the criminal
justice system. Through his establishment of the public integrity unit in
the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office, he has also played a key
role in holding public officials accountable for their actions. He has
managed to accomplish all of these things while keeping the District
Attorney’s office under budget during every year of his tenure.
John has also been a leader in victim support and
advocacy. Due in part to his efforts, Milwaukee County was able to secure
the funds to establish the Maurice V. Pulley, Jr Witness Protection Unit in
2009, a type of program that Milwaukee County had previously lacked. This program helps victims and witnesses
get the protection they need in the wake of criminal proceedings. John was also instrumental in the
establishment of Milwaukee’s Sojourner Family Peace Center, which serves to
educate and protect families who are victims of domestic violence.
John has based his career on the principle that the
success of a prosecutor is not defined by just the people the he locks up,
but also by addressing the larger societal issues that relate to criminal
justice.
Responsibilities:
Field engagement: As a canvasser you will be the first
point of contact between the Campaign and the community. Your work will
help us win an important County election, which has the ability to vastly
change the quality of life of Wisconsin’s most underrepresented populations.
Data quality: Canvassers will be trained on collecting
quality data, and will be expected to maintain accurate records, and
collect a minimum amount of data each day.
Qualifications:
As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe
in the core values of the Progressive wing of the Democratic Party, and be
able to communicate those values clearly.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Ability to walk door to door 6+ hours/day.
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Experience with social justice advocacy,
union organizing and field organizing a plus.
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Internally motivated, self-starter; inspires
others to participate.
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Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and
proactive; a team member who can positively and productively impact both
strategic and tactical initiatives.
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Personal connection to Progressive
Democratic Politics
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A passion for Social Justice, a fighting
sensibility, a willingness to learn, the ability to work hard with
irregular hours, and the ability to work independently with guidance as
well as with a team.
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Bilingual (Spanish) skills are a plus.
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Automobile and valid driver’s license and
insurance a plus.
Citizens for Chisholm is an equal opportunity employer.
Women, People of Color, and LGBTQ folks are encouraged to apply.
Other Details:
Canvassers are paid $12 per hour.
Please indicate your available start date and whether you would prefer full
or part-time work.
Send cover letter and resume and three references to our Campaign Manager
at Ja...@johnchisholm.org
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