Political Canvasser

Street Level Strategy•Anaheim, CA

41d•Onsite

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