Community Canvasser

Vote Blue•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders are hired to support voter outreach in Kansas City, Kansas, and Overland Park for Adam Hamilton, a Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in 2026. The campaign engages voters about issues affecting their communities and the upcoming Senate election. The role offers experience in leadership, communication and advocacy, community outreach and engagement, campaign work, public policy, and social enterprise. Canvasser positions start at $25 per hour, and Team Leader positions start at $27 per hour. The campaign offers overtime pay, driver and shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and friend-referral bonuses. Positions run through November 3, with possible advancement afterward. Shifts are 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday, with part-time or full-time schedules available. Canvassers engage respectfully with the public, deliver the campaign message, collect complete voter survey answers, attend training, and follow safety protocols. Team Leaders perform these duties as well as managing and checking in with a small field team, ensuring canvassers have the materials they need, and assisting directors with training and administrative work. Employees must be eligible to work in the United States and present original, unexpired acceptable documents to complete I-9 verification upon hire.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Upon hire, must present original, unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete I-9 verification.
Strong communication skills and willingness to speak with and work with others.
Ability to stay motivated and engage as many people as possible.
Cultural competence and ability to respectfully engage with teammates and the community.
Openness to new challenges and interest in building campaign skills.

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 the campaign's safety protocols.
For Team Leaders: manage a small group of canvassers in the field, check in with them periodically, and debrief 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.