Political Canvasser - MT

Groundswell Contact LLC • Pablo, MT

3d • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Groundswell Contact, in partnership with Forward Montana, is seeking Political Canvassers for their Tribal Voter Contact Program on the Blackfeet & CSKT/Flathead Reservations in Montana. This role involves direct voter engagement through door-knocking and community site interactions to ensure residents are informed about how, when, and where to vote. The program includes both nonpartisan civic engagement and electoral voter-contact work, aiming to boost Get Out The Vote efforts as satellite voting locations open. Canvassers will be the public face of the program, having conversations with neighbors and helping eligible voters create a plan to vote. They will work as part of a team led by an on-site Field Director(s) and will be employed by Groundswell Contact, LLC, a progressive firm known for equity-centered organizing.

Requirements

• Personal Transportation Required: Having a valid drivers license, and access to a registered and insured motor-vehicle in line with state requirements for the length of each shift
• Smart-Phone with Data Plan Required: A ‘smart phone’ with an IOS 16.6 or later, or an up-to-date android, capable of running two specific ‘apps’ throughout the shift
• Ability to walk multiple blocks in assigned areas throughout each shift, prepared to manage working outside in the current local weather conditions. Shifts average 5-8hrs and operate rain, snow or shine
• Ability to stand for extended periods while engaging community members at doors or public locations
• Ability to access and knock on residential doors, including locations that may require walking up or down stairs, navigating uneven pathways, or approaching homes set back from the road
• Comfortable working outdoors in varied weather conditions with appropriate breaks and safety protocols
• Ability to lift and carry up to 5-10 pounds of canvassing materials (clipboards, literature, water, personal supplies, etc.)
• Must be 18 years or older 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

• A passion for your community and getting out the vote
• Strong interpersonal skills - you enjoy connecting with people
• Reliability and a self-starter attitude; you take initiative
• Comfort working independently in rural or dispersed territory

Responsibilities

• Knock on assigned doors (turf) or engage residents at assigned public “hot-spot” areas as directed by your Team Lead, Canvass Director, or Lead Director
• Use a memorized, provided script to have face-to-face conversations with residents about voting
• Accurately record contact data, voting plan commitments, and survey responses using a simple mobile app (MiniVAN)
• Participate in daily team launches, training, and debriefs
• Represent the campaign and Forward Montana with positivity, professionalism, and respect for the community
• Abide by all state and federal voter contact and campaign finance laws

Benefits

• Flexible schedule - pick the shifts that work for you
• $25–$27/hour, paid weekly, with a path to $28/hour as a Team Lead!
• Mileage stipend for approved drivers who drive for work purposes during their shift
• The chance to make a real, direct impact on voter turnout in your own community

What This Job Offers

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