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CMC for NY: Paid Canvasser — NY State Assembly Primary CampaignBased in Southern Brooklyn (from Bay Ridge to Coney Island), the Paid Canvassers' key responsibility will be to persuasively represent the candidate to as many identified voters as possible, through door-knocking and phone-banking. During Early Voting and Election Day, some of this may shift to poll-site and street visibility. You will be part of a larger field operation that includes volunteers, but we will be counting on you to hit established metrics in both amount of territory covered and "positive IDs" made among voters. This includes reporting back to the campaign about conversations you have at doors. You will not just be telling voters about the candidate, you will be listening to their individual concerns on policy matters and neighborhood issues. You will likely be the first point of contact for voters and thus will be responsible for ensuring that the campaign is reaching constituents in a way that they make a plan during your conversations to vote.If you previously applied for the Field Lead roles (since hired), please do not apply again.Other responsibilities include:Meeting and exceeding benchmarks for voter contact, volunteer recruitment, and GOTV effortsAssisting with volunteer days of action with local community groups, clubs, labor unions, and other supportive organizationsCompensation:$19/hour — see below for schedule, but 18 hrs / week until Early VotingDuration:June 2nd (or as soon as possible) - June 23rdPreferred Qualifications / Experience:Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including listeningAt least one cycle of canvassing experience for a local candidatePossess or have the ability to learn a basic-level understanding of electoral tools (Solidarity Tech, REACH, MiniVan)Fluency in Arabic, Cantonese or Mandarin, Russian, or Spanish is ideal but not requiredExpectations:Paid Canvassers will meet at the campaign headquarters in Bay RidgeHours below account for brief communication / report back with the Campaign after shifts are over, for tallies and any needed informationThis role requires a near-constant need to be on your feet, climbing stairs repeatedlyIdeal schedule would be:Tuesday through Thursday (heaviest persuasion canvassing: consistent knocking in multiple parts of the district): 5pm - 8:45pmFridays (lightest, office-based: phonebanking, planning for weekend, etc.): 2p - 6pmSaturdays: 11am - 4pmSundays: 11am - 4pmMondays off before June 15th (Early Voting, then the day before Election Day)
Worksite address
brooklyn, NY, 11201, US
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