Community Canvasser-Siembra (Charlotte)

Vote Blue•Charlotte, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders are being hired to turn out voters in North Carolina ahead of the November 3, 2026 general election. The campaign will knock on 100,000 doors and speak with targeted, registered Latino voters across the Charlotte and Raleigh metropolitan areas, focusing on NC House and Senate races. The campaign aims to help Democrats break the Republican Senate supermajority and defend against a House supermajority. Canvassing positions start at $25 per hour, with paid training at $22 per hour for the first three days. Team Leader positions start at $26 per hour. Fluent bilingual speakers may earn an additional $2 per hour. The organization offers overtime pay, driver and shift bonuses, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. Shifts are available from 12 PM to 8 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. Employees may work part-time or full-time. Positions run through November 3, with possibilities for advancement afterward. This role offers experience in leadership, communication and advocacy, community outreach and engagement, campaign work, public policy, and social enterprise. Employees must be eligible to work in the United States and, upon hire, present original, unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete I-9 verification. The employer is committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and willingness and enthusiasm to speak with everyone.
Ability to stay motivated and engage as many people as possible.
Openness to new challenges and interest in building campaign skills.
Cultural competence and ability to respectfully engage with teammates and the community.
Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide acceptable original, unexpired I-9 documents upon hire.

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.
For Team Leaders: manage a small group of canvassers in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day and debriefing 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.