Job Description

Canvassers

Position Summary: As a Canvasser, you will play a crucial role in our efforts to mobilize and empower voters in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Your primary responsibility will be to engage with community members, provide them with accurate and relevant information about upcoming elections, candidates, and important ballot measures, and encourage them to participate in the electoral process. This position offers an excellent opportunity to directly impact the local community, promote civic participation, and contribute to the democratic process.

Job Type : Contract

Duration : 3 weeks

Work Schedule : Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Voter Education Project seeks applicants for a canvassing role in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This is a great opportunity for experienced field/community leaders looking to take the next step in their career and gain additional experience. The canvasser role varies based on project, including tasks such as knocking on doors, passing out literature, gathering data, persuading individuals, educating individuals, coordinating with the canvassing manager, handling applicable situations and reaching the daily goals set by the campaign.

The ideal candidate is/has:

a. Diligent

b. Structured

c. Can be Autonomous.

d. Experienced Canvasser (Worked on at least two projects in a canvasser capacity)

e. Knowledge and experience of Canvassing Software and Platforms

This is a contract position, reporting to your designated Program Manager. Applicants must have completed high school and received either a diploma or GED. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Canvassing Manager to ensure all other on-the-ground metrics are exceeded.
• Work with the Canvassing Manager to ensure engagement of progressive communities in turf.
• Attend Training and staff meetings.
• Engage in Community Contact.
• Arrive on time to site.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must be able to write and read.
• Applicants must have reliable transportation to the site.
• Applicants must hold a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Applicants must be able to work every day as assigned.
• Applicants must be able to walk for 8 hours a day.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

• You have experience canvassing.
• You have strong knowledge of field targeting and metrics.
• You have Local knowledge, Strong understand of Fredericksburg, Virginia neighborhoods, demographics, and local issues.

Salary: 22$/hr

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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