Political Canvasser - MT

Groundswell Contact LLC • Arlee, MT

7d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Groundswell Contact, working with Forward Montana, is hiring local canvassers for a tribal voter contact program on the Blackfeet and CSKT/Flathead Reservations in Montana’s 1st Congressional District. The program combines nonpartisan civic engagement and electoral voter-contact work, including door knocking and engagement at community sites to help residents learn how, when, and where to vote and make a voting plan. The program will build toward a Get Out The Vote push as satellite voting locations open.

Canvassers are hourly W-2, at-will employees directly employed and managed by Groundswell Contact, LLC. They work on a team led by on-site field leadership. The role involves assigned shifts averaging 5–8 hours, with work outdoors in varied weather, including rain or snow. Local hires are required, with priority for applicants from the Blackfeet and Flathead/CSKT communities and nearby areas. Strong canvassers may be considered for advancement to Team Lead, with pay up to $28 per hour, as the program develops.

Requirements

• Have personal transportation: a valid driver's license and access to a registered and insured motor vehicle meeting state requirements for the length of each shift.
• Have a smartphone with a data plan, running iOS 16.6 or later or an up-to-date Android; two apps must be used on the phone during shifts.
• Be able to walk multiple blocks and work outdoors in local weather conditions during shifts averaging 5–8 hours.
• 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 with appropriate breaks and safety protocols.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 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.
• Have reliability, initiative, strong interpersonal skills, comfort working independently in rural or dispersed territory, and enthusiasm for the community and voter turnout.

Responsibilities

• Knock on assigned doors or engage residents at assigned public hot-spot areas as directed by field leadership.
• Use a provided memorized script to have face-to-face conversations with residents about voting.
• 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.
• Follow all state and federal voter-contact and campaign-finance laws.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule; canvassers can choose shifts that work for them.
• $25–$27 per hour based on experience, paid weekly.
• Mileage stipend for approved drivers who drive for work purposes during their shift.
• Opportunity to be considered for advancement to Team Lead at up to $28 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed