Voter Turnout Canvasser- Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy

Full-time & Part-time

This year, with key issues and human rights on the line, it is extremely important that people uplift their voices at the ballot box to vote for the change that they want to see in their communities. Every eligible voter deserves the chance to influence their community and shape the electorate. We'll engage with community members in busy public places across the Metro Detroit area to help them become "Mobilizers," sending a personalized postcard of themselves to friends and family encouraging them to get out and vote.

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.

Get paid well! Canvass positions start at $23/hour. Leadership positions start at $25.50/hour. We offer overtime pay,  paid training, sick pay, and opportunities for advancement. 

Locations: Metro Detroit

We are hiring immediately, all positions run through November 3 with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 11am - 7pm Tuesday-Sunday with the possibility to work part-time or full-time

Canvasser Responsibilities ($23/hr):

• Paid training at $22/hr: first 3 days
• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message, and help community members complete and send personalized, relational postcards to their friends and family encouraging them to vote
• 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

Team Leader Responsibilities ($25.50/hr):

• The Canvasser Responsibilities plus:
• 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

The ideal candidate:

• Passionate about progressive politics, family economic policy, 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
• Prior relational organizing, vote tripling, or voter contact experience is strongly preferred, but not required

Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-tot
 

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.
 

Note: Employees must be 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.