Community Canvasser- Chispa

Vote Blue•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders help turn out voters in Texas by connecting directly with the public in busy locations, encouraging people to vote, and guiding them through contacting three friends to encourage them to vote as well. The campaign runs through November 3, with possible advancement afterward. Positions are available in Corpus Christi, with full-time and part-time schedules. Shifts run from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week. Canvasser positions start at $24 per hour, and Team Leader positions start at $26 per hour. The organization offers overtime pay, driver and shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and friend-referral bonuses. The work offers experience in leadership, communication and advocacy, community outreach and engagement, campaign work, public policy, and social enterprise. The organization is committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and, upon hire, present original, unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents for I-9 verification.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and willingness to speak with and work alongside a wide range of people.
Ability to stay motivated and work hard to engage as many people as possible.
Tech competence and ability to navigate multiple apps on a phone while maintaining conversations with voters.
Cultural competence and ability to engage respectfully 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.

Responsibilities

Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner.
Deliver a compelling campaign message and collect complete survey answers from voters using an app on a phone.
Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills.
Follow campaign safety protocols.
For Team Leaders: manage a small group of canvassers in the field, check in with them periodically, and debrief with them at the end of the day.
For Team Leaders: ensure canvassers have the materials they need to do their work.
For Team Leaders: assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work.