PAID CANVASSERS (Columbus, Ohio)

[jsm...@theoec.org]

Description: Conservation Ohio, a pro-environment political organization seeking to elect champions this November, seeks to hire dynamic, effective, and energetic Paid Canvassers. These contract positions, which report to either the Field Director or a Regional Coordinator, will primarily be responsible for direct voter contact through door-to-door canvassing and phone banking. These positions will require irregular hours, physical activity, exposure to outside elements, and travel within a designated region.

Canvassers are responsible for the following:

Participating in door-to-door canvassing in diverse communities using persuasion and get out the vote scripts to engage voters
Collecting signed pledge cards and distribute campaign literature to targeted individuals
Augmenting door-to-door canvassing with phone banking, when directed by supervisor
Tracking, entering, and uploading daily quantitative reports into the "VAN" online database
Participating in daily briefing and/or debrief meetings with supervisors
Showing up at scheduled time and location as assigned by supervisor
Completing a full day's work as scheduled by supervisor
Using provided technology (iPhones) to track all canvass data
May be required to recruit and train volunteers, as needed, to augment canvass and phone bank shifts
Must be accountable to goals including daily doors knocked or phones dialed

Qualifications: 
Strong customer service/people-oriented background
Ability to responsibly enter data and maintain organizational provided tools
History of taking responsibility for issues you care about
Ability to walk for long distances
Reliable transportation to use at work each day
Disciplined self starter and comfort receiving feedback and meeting daily goals
Passion for the environment and building grassroots involvement to advocate for policy changes is a plus
Previous canvassing experience is a plus

Pay: These are contract positions that pay $15 an hour. A leadership position with additional $2 per hour pay will be available. Positions are from now through November 6, 2018. 

Diversity Statement: Conservation Ohio is committed to diversity. We seek to hire staff that reflects the diverse communities and perspectives that comprise Ohio. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

Conservation Ohio prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Application Instructions: Email o...@theoec.org or call 614-931-0486 for an interview request. Please include 3 references and a resume or a list of relevant work, education, or volunteer experience if available. For emails, please include "Canvasser" in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Paid for by Conservation Ohio PAC and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. www.ConservationOHPAC.org