Deep Canvasser

PROMO Fund•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PROMO’s paid Deep Canvassers are responsible for advancing the organization’s mission and vision by engaging in deep conversations with our neighbors meant to shift conflicted voters from a politics motivated by fear, dog whistles, and scarcity into a narrative rooted in solidarity and liberation for all. Field Canvassers will be going door to door in at least three regions (Springfield/Greene County, St. Louis County and parts of St. Louis City, and Eastern Jackson County/KC Metro area) to have empathetic, persuasive conversations inviting our neighbors to share stories aimed to build connection and understanding. Through transformative conversations, Deep Canvassers will help movable voters recognize their autonomy and agency while confronting transphobia. The goal is public education, awareness, and persuasion to move voters towards a pro-trans majority and self-empowerment. PROMO is Missouri’s LGBTQ+ public policy and advocacy organization. We are committed to using an intersectional approach in our work. PROMO’s work focuses on macro-level systems change and our success is inherently tied to the collective liberation of all oppressed peoples.

Requirements

Canvassing experience (with a minimum of one full electoral cycle, ideally a year in campaigning or similar experience) whether traditional or deep canvassing.
Bring a genuine curiosity and compassion to conversations with people with whom you disagree.
Ability to build trust through empathetic listening, deep mutual respect, and connecting emotionally.
Ability to listen to those who oppose LGBTQ+ equality and seek to understand.
Able to ask follow-up questions to drill down and help guide the conversation.
Able to effectively prioritize your time to help the team meet their collective goals.
Utilize OpenField and/or VAN to record door attempts, incomplete conversations, and completed conversations.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to equity for all LGBTQ+ persons and recognize how your own identities show up in your work.
Embrace racial equity and center TGNC liberation based on an intersectional understanding of the experiences of our diverse constituency.
Valid drivers license and access to reliable vehicle is necessary.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of LGBTQ+ policy issues
Prior experience in an advocacy environment

Responsibilities

Door to Door canvassing, holding transformative conversations to help shift our neighbor’s viewpoint to a narrative rooted in solidarity and liberation for queer Missourians with the end goal of building a pro-trans majority
Active listening, without judgment, helping our neighbors feel more comfortable sharing their views honestly.
Sharing your own stories and contributing stories to a collective story bank and also sharing those stories to help build connection.
Connecting and empathizing with neighbors around shared values and experiences.
Accurately and mindfully track conversations using OpenField and VAN.
Pre-briefing and debriefing conversations daily with the Campaign Manger and Data Manager.
Attending weekly Deep Canvass meeting for ongoing training, learning, and sharing of best practices.