Rochester Community Canvasser
About The Position
Join our efforts to advocate for clean energy initiatives! We are seeking a dedicated group of canvassers to engage with voters and ensure their community voices are heard through vital grassroots outreach. Our team works directly with residents via door-to-door engagement to promote utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). By helping us meet clean energy mandates, you will contribute to a stronger local economy, healthier environment with cleaner air and water, and the overall protection of community interests. This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise.
Requirements
- Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy
- 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, but not required.
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
- Potential commuter bonus for those interested in joining the campaign outside of Beaver County.
- shift bonuses
- paid training
- sick pay
- bonuses for friend referrals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
