Political Canvasser
About The Position
Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting firm specializing in grassroots mobilization, coalition building, campaign management, marketing, communications, and strategic consulting. Street Level Strategy combines time-tested grassroots engagement strategies with a data-driven, results-first approach to design and execute high-impact programs for clients across various industries and sectors. Our clients include political candidates, ballot measures, issue advocacy campaigns, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 corporations. We take pride in the diversity of our team – we are bilingual, have women and people of color in high-level leadership positions, and reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. Canvassers will support a client-facing grassroots campaign focused on improving quality of life through civic engagement, strategic advocacy, and leadership development. This role centers on door-to-door outreach, engaging residents in meaningful conversations that drive civic participation and community impact. The ideal canvassers are passionate about social change, comfortable with face-to-face community engagement, and motivated by people-powered work. Candidates should be reliable, personable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while representing the campaign and Street Level Strategy with professionalism.
Requirements
- Physically able to walk door-to-door for up to 4 hours with limited breaks
- Have reliable transportation and can travel to canvassing sites
- Must be able to maintain predictable and reliable attendance
- Must be able to work 5 days in-person during scheduled shift hours
Nice To Haves
- Fluent in English and Spanish preferred and comfortable communicating with diverse communities
- 1–2 years of experience in canvassing, advocacy, or community outreach preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect authentically with people
- Detail-oriented with strong data-entry accuracy
- Comfortable using digital tools for tracking and communication
- Self-directed, reliable, and able to manage time effectively
- Familiarity with or strong ties to the local community
- Experience using Google Docs, Google Sheets, PDI Mobile Connect, or similar tools
Responsibilities
- Conduct door-to-door canvassing to inform residents about local initiatives and key issues
- Encourage community involvement through direct, one-on-one conversations
- Clearly explain relevant issues and how individuals can take action
- Accurately log all canvassing activity in CRM systems (PDI) with strong attention to detail
- Handle all resident information professionally and ethically
- Address concerns, dispel misinformation, and turn conversations into impactful action
- Serve as a positive and informed representative in the field
- Build rapport with residents by actively listening and responding to concerns
- Motivate community members to take an active role in their communities
Benefits
- $29/hour (part-time)
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites
- Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact in the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
