Community Canvasser-Siembra (Raleigh)

Vote Blue•Raleigh, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders will engage targeted, registered Latino voters across the Charlotte and Raleigh metropolitan areas ahead of the November 3, 2026 general election. The campaign aims to knock 100,000 doors to support North Carolina House and Senate races. 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, with paid training at $22 per hour for the first three days. Team Leader positions start at $26 per hour. Fluent bilingual speakers may earn an additional $2 per hour. The employer also offers overtime pay, driver and shift bonuses, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. Positions run through November 3, with possible advancement afterward. Shifts are available from 12 PM to 8 PM, Tuesday through Sunday, with full-time and part-time schedules available. Applicants should be passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy, communicate well, enjoy working with people, stay motivated, be open to challenges, and engage respectfully and with cultural competence. Prior canvassing experience is preferred but not required. Employees must be eligible to work in the United States and present original, unexpired acceptable documents for I-9 verification upon hire. The employer is committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Prior canvassing experience is preferred but not required.
Fluent bilingual speakers may earn an additional $2 per hour.

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 by checking in with them periodically and debriefing 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.