Protect Reproductive Rights: Community Canvasser
About The Position
Community Canvassers conduct door-to-door outreach on behalf of Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic, encouraging voters to support candidates who will protect reproductive rights and healthcare decision-making. The campaign focuses on stopping government interference in private healthcare decisions and supporting healthy communities. The role offers experience in leadership, communication and advocacy, community outreach and engagement, campaign work, public policy, and social enterprise. Positions are available in Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville, Wilmington, and Concord, North Carolina. Campaign positions run through November, with possibilities for advancement afterward. Shifts run from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and weekends, with full-time and part-time schedules available. Canvassers start at $25 per hour; Team Leads start at $26 per hour. Overtime pay and paid training are offered. Team Leaders also manage a small group of field canvassers, check in with them during the day, debrief them at day’s end, ensure they have necessary materials, and assist directors with training and administrative work. The employer is committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and provide original, unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents for I-9 verification upon hire.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills and willingness to speak with people.
- Ability to stay motivated and work hard to engage as many people as possible.
- Cultural competence and ability to respectfully engage with teammates and the community.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide original, unexpired 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 Leaders: manage a small group of canvassers in the field, check in with them throughout the day, and debrief them at the end of the day.
- For Team Leaders: ensure canvassers have the materials they need.
- For Team Leaders: assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work.
Benefits
- Overtime pay
- Paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
