Political Canvasser - MT

Groundswell Contact LLC • St. Ignatius, MT

10d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Groundswell Contact, working with Forward Montana, is hiring Political Canvassers for a tribal voter contact program serving the Blackfeet and CSKT/Flathead Reservations. The program combines nonpartisan civic engagement with electoral voter contact, engaging residents at their homes and community locations to help them learn how, when, and where to vote and make a voting plan. The campaign will build toward a Get Out The Vote effort as satellite voting locations open.

Canvassers are hourly, at-will W-2 employees hired, managed, and directly employed by Groundswell Contact, LLC. They will work as part of a team led by on-site field leadership. The position is intended for local hires, with priority given to applicants from the Blackfeet and Flathead/CSKT communities. The anticipated start is mid-to-late September 2026, and the role ends November 3, 2026. Shifts average 5–8 hours, and the schedule is flexible.

Requirements

• Have a valid driver's license and access to a registered and insured motor vehicle meeting state requirements throughout each shift.
• Have a smartphone with a data plan, running iOS 16.6 or later or an up-to-date version of Android; two apps must be used on the personal phone during shifts.
• Be able to walk multiple blocks during each shift and work outdoors in local weather conditions.
• Be able to stand for extended periods while engaging community members.
• Be able to access and knock on residential doors, including navigating stairs, uneven pathways, and homes set back from roads.
• Be comfortable working outdoors in varied weather conditions while following appropriate breaks and safety protocols.
• Be able to lift and carry 5–10 pounds of canvassing materials.
• Be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony involving identity theft or campaign fraud.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for the local community and voter turnout.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoyment of connecting with people.
• Reliability, initiative, and a self-starter attitude.
• Comfort working independently in rural or dispersed territory.

Responsibilities

• Knock on assigned doors or engage residents at assigned public hot-spot areas as directed by a Team Lead, Canvass Director, or Lead Director.
• Use a provided, memorized script to have face-to-face conversations with residents about voting.
• Accurately record contact data, voting-plan commitments, and survey responses using the MiniVAN mobile app.
• Participate in daily team launches, training, and debriefs.
• Represent the campaign and Forward Montana positively, professionally, and respectfully.
• Comply with state and federal voter contact and campaign finance laws.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Pay of $25–$27 per hour, based on experience, paid weekly.
• Potential advancement to Team Lead at up to $28 per hour.
• Mileage stipend for approved drivers who drive for work purposes during their shift.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on voter turnout in the employee's community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed