Protect Reproductive Rights: Community Canvasser
About The Position
Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic is hiring campaign staff to canvass door-to-door in North Carolina, rallying voters to support candidates who will protect reproductive rights and keep government out of healthcare decisions. The campaign aims to stop government interference in private healthcare decisions and help build healthy communities where people can live, thrive, and raise families. Canvassing roles offer experience in leadership, communication and advocacy, community outreach and engagement, campaign work, public policy, and social enterprise. Canvasser positions start at $25.50 per hour, and Team Leader positions start at $27 per hour. Overtime pay and paid training are offered. Positions run through November, with possibilities for advancement afterward. Work is based in Raleigh, Charlotte, Asheville, Wilmington, or Concord, North Carolina. Shifts run from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and weekends, with part-time and full-time schedules available. 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. It encourages applications from people in underrepresented groups.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills and willingness and enthusiasm to speak with everyone.
- Ability to stay motivated and work hard to engage as many people as possible.
- Cultural competence and ability to engage respectfully with teammates and the community.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide acceptable documents for I-9 verification upon hire.
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 the campaign’s safety protocols.
- For Team Leaders: manage a small group of canvassers in the field, check in with them periodically during the day, and debrief 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.
Benefits
- Overtime pay
- Paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
