(NRDC) Community Canvasser (23-25/hr + bonuses)

Vote Blue•Harrisburg, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders are being hired for a coordinated campaign to elect progressive candidates in several key districts, working with the Natural Resources Defense Council. The team conducts door-to-door voter outreach, sharing campaign messages and encouraging people to vote for progressive leaders. The role offers experience in leadership, communication and advocacy, community outreach and engagement, campaign work, public policy, and social enterprise. Positions are available in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with regular shifts from 11:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and long shifts from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Canvasser pay starts at $23 per hour, with paid training during the first three days; the posting lists training pay as both $21 and $20 per hour. Team Leader pay starts at $25 per hour. Additional compensation may include overtime pay, driver and shift bonuses, friend-referral bonuses, and an additional $2 per hour for fluent bilingual speakers. The employer states a commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Employees must be eligible to work in the United States and present original, unexpired acceptable documents for I-9 verification upon hire.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and enjoyment of working with other people.
Motivation and a strong work ethic to engage as many people as possible.
Openness to new challenges and interest in building campaign skills.
Cultural competence and the ability to respectfully engage with teammates and the community.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Upon hire, must present original, unexpired acceptable documents to complete I-9 verification.

Nice To Haves

Passion for progressive politics and fostering democracy.
Prior canvassing experience is preferred but not required.
Fluent bilingual speakers may earn an additional $2 per hour.

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.
As a Team Leader, manage a small group of canvassers in the field by checking in with them periodically and debriefing with them at the end of the day.
As a Team Leader, ensure each canvasser has the materials needed to be successful.
As a Team Leader, assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work.