HIRING: Voter Contact Canvassers/Team Leaders (Milwaukee, WI)
Margo Levitt
Community Canvassers and Team Leaders - Help Make Wisconsin a Progressive Stronghold!
Hiring Immediately - $21-23/hr + bonuses
Full-time & Part-time
Help us get out the vote! Wisconsin played a pivotal role in the last election, and this time it could be the key battleground state. By supporting progressive candidates, we have the chance to make a significant impact. Join us as we work to protect democracy this election season!
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 start at $21/hour. Leadership positions start at $23/hour. We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. All team members have the opportunity to earn an extra $3-$6 per hour by maintaining a full-time schedule.
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
We are hiring immediately, all positions run through September 6 with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 12:00pm - 8:00pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time
Canvasser Responsibilities ($21/hr):
Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
Deliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete survey answers from voters
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
Team Leader Responsibilities ($23/hr):
The Canvasser Responsibilities plus:
Manage a small group of canvassers out in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day and debriefing with them at the end of the day
Ensure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be safe and successful
Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work
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.