Protect Reproductive Rights: Community Canvasser
About The Position
Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic is hiring campaign staff to canvass door-to-door in North Carolina and rally voters for candidates who support reproductive rights and healthcare decisions free from government interference. The campaign aims to protect reproductive healthcare, oppose abortion bans and restrictions, and support healthy communities. Canvassers engage members of the public, deliver campaign messages, and collect survey responses. Team Leaders also manage a small field group, ensure canvassers have needed materials, and assist directors with training and administrative work. The positions provide 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. Hiring is immediate, and positions run through November, with possibilities for advancement afterward. Shifts are 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and weekends, with part-time or full-time schedules available. Canvasser positions start at $25.50 per hour; Team Leader positions start at $27 per hour. Overtime pay and paid training are offered.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills and willingness and enthusiasm to speak with people.
- Hard-working and able to stay motivated to engage as many people as possible.
- Open to new challenges and interested in building campaign skills.
- Culturally competent and able to engage respectfully with teammates and the community.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and present original, unexpired acceptable documents to complete I-9 verification upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for progressive politics and fostering democracy.
- 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 campaign safety protocols.
- For Team Leaders: Manage a small group of canvassers in the field, check in with them periodically, and debrief with them at the end of the day.
- For Team Leaders: Ensure each canvasser has the materials needed to be successful.
- 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
