Community Canvasser - Greenlight America ($21-22/hr + bonuses)

The Outreach Team • Quinte West, ON

4d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders are needed to advocate for clean energy initiatives. This role involves engaging with residents door-to-door to promote utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). By assisting in meeting clean energy mandates, you will contribute to a stronger local economy, a healthier environment, and the protection of community interests. This position offers experience in Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise. The job is a great opportunity to gain experience in progressive politics and community engagement.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills; you should enjoy working with other people and be willing and excited to speak with everyone
• Hard worker who will stay motivated to engage as many people as possible
• Open to new challenges and are interested in building their campaign skills
• Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community

Nice To Haves

• Prior canvassing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message, collect complete survey answers from voters, and persuade voters to sign a clean energy pledge
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
• Follow the campaign's safety protocols
• Manage a small group of canvassers out in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day, and debriefing with them at the end of the day
• Ensure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be successful
• Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Shift bonuses
• Paid training
• Sick pay
• Bonuses for friend referrals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed