Community Canvasser

The Outreach Team•San Diego, CA

4d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Help us gather signatures in San Diego to qualify an important local measure which, if passed, will support city union workers in negotiating a long-overdue wage increase. From January through March, our team will engage directly with voters at high-traffic community locations to collect signatures and build support. This is face-to-face petitioning at public sites, not door-to-door canvassing or fundraising. 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. Get paid well! Canvassing positions start at $24/hour. Team Lead positions start at $26/hour. We offer paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. Part-time and full-time positions are available. All staff are guaranteed an hourly wage plus any earned bonuses, we do not pay by the signature. Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-tot Location: San Diego, CA We are hiring immediately. All positions begin now, and run through the end of March, with possibilities for advancement afterwards.

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 interested in building their campaign skills
Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community
Employees must be eligible to work in the US.
Upon hire, everyone will be required to present original, and unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete the I-9 form verification.

Nice To Haves

Prior canvassing, petitioning, or field experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
Deliver a clear campaign message and collect complete petition signatures from voters
Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
Follow the campaign’s safety protocols
Manage a small group of canvassers 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 the materials they need to be successful
Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work