HIRING: Community Canvassers and Team Leaders (NC)

[Margo Levitt]

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders - $20-22/hr + Bonuses

Hiring Immediately

Full-time & Part-time

We know this election is going to be very close at all levels. A vital component to getting Democrats across the finish line and winning North Carolina will be expanding the electorate and making sure every Democratic voter has submitted an accurate, up-to-date voter registration card to ensure they can successfully cast a ballot this November. We are building out a massive campaign to propel Democratic candidates at the local and national level to victory this year, and we need YOUR help to do it!

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 $20/hour. Leadership positions start at $22/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 $50 per week by maintaining a full-time schedule.

Locations: Gastonia (Gaston County) & Asheville, NC

We are hiring immediately, all positions run through October 11 with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 1:00pm - 8:20pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time

Canvasser Responsibilities ($20/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 ($22/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.

Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-tot

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.