Community Canvasser

Sowega Rising Inc•Albany, GA

12d

About The Position

SOWEGA Rising, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization whose mission is to mobilize people and resources to improve the quality of life for marginalized Southwest Georgians. SOWEGA Rising, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with equity at the center of all that we do. SOWEGA Rising, Inc. seeks motivated, community-minded individuals to serve as Community Canvassers. Community Canvassers serve as the frontline representatives of SOWEGA Rising in the community, engaging residents in direct conversations about civic participation, voter registration, and issues affecting Southwest Georgia. Canvassers conduct field outreach, distribute materials, and participate in community events to advance SOWEGA Rising’s mission. This is a part-time, temporary, W-2 employee position. All canvassers are employees of SOWEGA Rising, Inc. and will receive a W-2 at year-end. Canvassers are paid at an hourly rate and are required to check in and check out with their supervisor for each shift.

Requirements

No prior canvassing experience required — all training will be provided by SOWEGA Rising.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage comfortably with community members from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to walk for extended periods and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Reliable transportation and the ability to report to assigned canvassing locations on time.
Ability to follow directions, communicate proactively, and work as part of a team.
Must comply with SOWEGA Rising’s nonpartisan policy throughout the term of employment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated commitment to community engagement, civic participation, or social justice is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct door-to-door canvassing in designated communities to engage residents on civic issues, voter registration, and community advocacy priorities.
Attend and participate in community events, town halls, and outreach activities as directed by SOWEGA Rising leadership.
Distribute SOWEGA Rising flyers, materials, and informational resources to community members.
Engage residents in respectful, nonpartisan conversations about issues in the community, the importance of voting, and how to register to vote.
Conduct virtual outreach including phone banking and text banking when in-person canvassing is not possible.
Adhere strictly to SOWEGA Rising’s nonpartisan policy — canvassers must not discuss, promote, or support any political candidate at any time during their employment.
Canvassers may not be concurrently employed by or affiliated with any agency or organization that supports political candidates.
Check in with the assigned supervisor before and after each shift; all time must be reported to the supervisor for payroll processing.
Attend all mandatory shift assignments; communicate any scheduling conflicts promptly to your supervisor.
Represent SOWEGA Rising professionally and respectfully in all community interactions.
Record all outreach contacts and activities using SOWEGA Rising-provided tracking tools or canvassing platforms.
Submit accurate shift reports and attendance records as required by the supervisor.
Report any concerns, incidents, or challenges encountered in the field to the supervisor immediately.