Canvasser-Washington DC
harrison farnsworth
About us: We are progressives leading a non-partisan non-profit organization that cultivates and supports leaders who champion America’s public schoolchildren.
Role: Canvasser
Shift Options: (8:00am-11:00am) (12:00pm-3:00pm) and (4:00pm-7:00pm). Shifts available November 2017- November of 2018.
Job Description:
Seeking Canvassers to serve as the frontline staff for an initiative that will elevate the importance of public education for DC’s next Mayor. Canvassers will conduct direct contact with community members through door-to-door conversations and canvassing at popular gathering places – such as metro stations, schools, grocery stores, and other high traffic locations.
Responsibilities:
Join with local advocates to talk with parents and voters about important education issues facing the community.
Collect contact information from community members at public events and door-to-door in (minimum) 3 hour shifts.
Representing ERN at various community events.
Working directly with the Organizing Manager to ensure turf goals are being met.
Maintaining the highest regard for data integrity.
Qualifications:
Passion for quality public education for all children.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
Punctuality—shifts have pre-set start times
Ability to work respectfully with people of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Supportive of mission and philosophy of Education Reform Now.
Previous campaign experience or field/organizing experience preferred but not required.
Commitment to Diversity: Education Reform Now seeks individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization and recruiting a team that reflects the diversity of our nation’s public schools.
How to Apply: Email resume or relevant work experience to erndcor...@gmail.com.