Justice Project-Community Canvasser

The Outreach Team•Lansing, MI

2d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Justice Project is hiring Community Canvassers and Team Leaders in Lansing, Michigan, to conduct door-to-door voter outreach through Election Day. The campaign supports candidates who champion progressive values and aims to encourage voters to support progressive leaders down the ballot, including State Supreme Court justices. Positions run through November 3, with possibilities for advancement afterward. Canvassing starts at $24 per hour and Team Leader positions start at $26 per hour. Shifts are 7:30 AM–2:30 PM or 10:30 AM–5:30 PM, on weekdays and weekends, with full-time and part-time schedules available. Canvassers engage voters respectfully, deliver campaign messages, collect survey responses, attend training, and follow safety protocols. Team Leaders also manage a small group of field canvassers, ensure they have needed materials, and assist directors with training and administrative work. The employer describes this as an opportunity to develop leadership, communication, advocacy, outreach, campaign, public policy, and social enterprise skills. Candidates should be motivated by progressive politics and democracy, communicate well, enjoy working with people, stay motivated in the field, be open to new challenges, and engage respectfully and with cultural competence. Previous canvassing experience is preferred but not required. Employees must be eligible to work in the United States and provide original, unexpired documents for I-9 verification.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and willingness and enthusiasm to speak with people.
Ability to stay motivated while working to engage as many people as possible.
Cultural competence and ability to engage respectfully with teammates and the community.
Eligibility to work in the United States.
Upon hire, provide original, unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete I-9 verification.

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