Protect Reproductive Rights: Community Canvasser

The Outreach Team•Asheville, NC

2d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic is hiring community canvassers to conduct door-to-door outreach in North Carolina. The campaign seeks to rally voters around candidates who support reproductive rights and oppose government interference in private healthcare decisions. The role offers experience in leadership, communication and advocacy, community outreach and engagement, campaign work, public policy, and social enterprise. Canvassers start at $23.50 per hour, and Team Leaders start at $25 per hour. The campaign offers bonuses, overtime pay, and paid training. Positions run through November, with possibilities for advancement afterward. Shifts are 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. on weekdays and weekends, with part-time and full-time schedules available. Hiring locations are Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville, Wilmington, and Concord, North Carolina. Canvassers engage the public respectfully, deliver campaign messages, collect voter survey answers, attend training, and follow safety protocols. Team Leaders also manage and support a small field team, ensure canvassers have needed materials, and assist directors with training and administrative work. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and provide acceptable, original, unexpired documents for I-9 verification upon hire.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and willingness to speak with and work with a wide range of people.
Ability to stay motivated and work hard to engage as many people as possible.
Cultural competence and ability to engage respectfully with teammates and the community.
Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide original, unexpired acceptable documents for I-9 verification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Passion for progressive politics and fostering democracy.
Openness to new challenges and interest in building campaign skills.
Prior canvassing experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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.
Follow the campaign's safety protocols.
For Team Leader duties: manage a small group of canvassers in the field by checking in periodically and debriefing at the end of the day.
For Team Leader duties: ensure each canvasser has the materials needed to be successful.
For Team Leader duties: assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work.