Political Canvasser - MT
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 in Montana’s 1st Congressional District. The program combines nonpartisan civic engagement and electoral voter contact, including door knocking and conversations at community sites to help residents understand how, when, and where to vote and prepare a voting plan. The work will build toward a Get Out The Vote push as satellite voting locations open. Canvassers are W-2 hourly, at-will employees hired, managed, and directly employed by Groundswell Contact, LLC. They work on a team led by an on-site Field Director or Directors. The role is intended for local hires, with priority given to applicants from the Blackfeet and Flathead/CSKT communities and surrounding areas. The anticipated start is mid-to-late September 2026, and the program ends November 3, 2026. Strong canvassers may be considered for advancement to Team Lead, with pay up to $28 per hour as the program develops.
Requirements
- Passion for the local community and getting out the vote.
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort connecting with people.
- Reliability, initiative, and a self-starter attitude.
- Comfort working independently in rural or dispersed territory.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a registered and insured motor vehicle meeting state requirements for the length of each shift.
- A smartphone with a data plan, running iOS 16.6 or later or an up-to-date Android operating system; two apps are required on the personal phone during shifts.
- Ability to walk multiple blocks during shifts averaging 5–8 hours, work outdoors in current local weather conditions, and work rain, snow, or shine.
- Ability to stand for extended periods while engaging community members.
- Ability to access and knock on residential doors, including locations requiring stairs, navigation of uneven pathways, or approaches to homes set back from the road.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather with appropriate breaks and safety protocols.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 5–10 pounds of canvassing materials.
- Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Must not have a felony conviction involving identity theft or campaign fraud.
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 in the community.
- Comply with state and federal voter contact and campaign finance laws.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule with the ability to pick shifts.
- Mileage stipend for approved drivers who drive for work purposes during their shift.
- Opportunity for advancement to Team Lead, with pay up to $28 per hour as the program develops.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on voter turnout in the canvasser’s community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
