Voter Registration Canvasser

The Outreach Team•Charlotte, NC

1d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise. We are partnering with great groups like Forward Majority and the Analyst Institute to register new voters ahead of the November election. In these offices, we will talk to prospective voters in busy public areas to conduct research and build political power.

Requirements

Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy
Strong communication skills; you should enjoy working with other people and be willing and excited to speak with everyone
Hard worker who will stay motivated to engage as many people as possible
Open to new challenges and are interested in building their campaign skills
Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community
Eligible to work in the US
Upon hire, everyone will be required to present original, and unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete the I-9 form verification.

Nice To Haves

Prior voter registration experience is strongly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
Deliver a compelling campaign message and collect complete and valid voter registration forms
Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
Strictly follow the campaign's safety protocols, including the use of PPE and compliance with daily health and safety guidelines
Manage a small group of canvassers out in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day and debriefing with them at the end of the day
Ensure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be safe and successful
Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work