Canvasser

Education Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN

2d • $0 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Public Affairs, campaign canvassers provide assistance to and support Education Minnesota’s local and state campaign efforts.

Requirements

• Retired Education Minnesota member.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Basic understanding of web or app-based computer software.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license.
• Appreciation for the importance of labor unions in improving public education and working conditions overall.
• Good public relations, communications, telephone and personal skills.
• Ability to engage members and other union members in conversation upon first interaction.
• Ability to enter data into a computer, or mobile device.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and commitment to the cause of employee unions.
• General knowledge of politics or experience working or volunteering on political campaigns.
• Dedication, persistence, and an ability to bounce back from difficult conversations.
• Ability to follow complex, multi-step directions.
• Experience with miniVAN.

Responsibilities

• Using a provided script of discussion topics and questions, engage members and other union members in conversations on the phone.
• Listen to and document the concerns of members and other union members.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect where diversity is valued, supported, and celebrated to benefit applicants, employees, members, and students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed