2026 Electoral Canvasser

Detroit Action, a project of Tides Advocacy • Detroit, MI

8d • $22

About The Position

Detroit Action (Detroit Action, a project of Tides Advocacy, the Detroit Action Education Fund, a project of Tides Center, and the Michigan Action SuperPAC) is a grassroots member-led, community-based organization fighting for political power, racial and economic justice for working-class Detroiters. Our mission is to build the power of individuals and families to challenge the root cause of poverty, advance justice, promote human development and expand working-class Black and Brown Michiganders’ ability to improve our communities through leadership development, community organizing and civic engagement. Detroit Action, a project of Tides Advocacy and its sister organization, the Detroit Action Education Fund, are hosted projects of Tides Center and Tides Advocacy. We are affiliate partners of the Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) and the Alliance for Youth Action. POSITION SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for representing the Detroit Action and Michigan Action political and policy program in our targeted neighborhoods this year ahead of the 2026 local and statewide elections. Electoral Canvassers will be responsible for engaging multiple communities on the upcoming election by face to face conversations and potentially by phone, on current issues in their community, the upcoming elections, voter registration and absentee voting. Under the mentorship and supervision of the Detroit Action Leadership Team, Electoral Canvassers will be trained to have conversations with people about registering to vote, what issues matter to them , and getting involved in mobilizing other voters in August and November. Additionally, canvassers will participate in an ongoing training program that will teach participants how to motivate others toward taking action, learn the history of and challenges facing the social justice movement, and develop a systems-based analysis of the power structures at the local, state, and federal level.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Commitment to social and racial justice
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to organize complex ideas for others to understand
• Ability to quickly learn new skills and tools
• Ability to handle multiple sensitive assignments in a timely manner.
• Be able to think creatively and outside the box.
• Friendly & respectful attitude.
• Comfortable learning and using technologies.
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must have a reliable smartphone to use daily.

Responsibilities

• Execute yearly political strategy by working with canvassers, organizers and senior leadership team on voter engagement, registration and absentee ballot “chasing”
• Accurate data collection
• Engage residents in deep conversations around voting, laws, lawmakers, campaigns and other organizational priorities.
• Help people take action on progressive policy demands by sending letters, emails, making phone calls, signing petitions, attending meetings, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED