Voter Registration Canvasser

The Outreach Team•Memphis, TN

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Increasing voter registration is a vital first step toward boosting voter turnout and empowering citizens to influence key elections. Dedicated to building Black political and economic power across Tennessee, The Outreach Team is currently seeking motivated, outgoing individuals to guide eligible Tennesseans through the registration process in high-traffic areas. By actively engaging with our community members, we aim to ensure the electorate truly reflects the diverse interests of everyone. This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise.

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