About this opportunity
The Outreach Team lists this Community Canvasser - Voter Contact (20-21.5/hr + bonuses) opportunity in springfield, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Community Voter Contact Canvassers and Team Leaders Hiring Immediately
Help us turn out Democratic voters in Missouri and win! Missouri has been left off the board of national investment for a long time. This campaign is geared to invest in Missouri now, with a goal to build a new coalition of voters in the state for the Post-Trump world, pushing the state to be in play in the 2028 and 2030 election cycles. We are also working to swing key districts towards Democratic representation.
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! Canvassing positions start at $20/hour with paid training at $19/hr for the first 3 days. Team Lead positions start at $21.50/hour. We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.
Locations: Lee's Summit, MO. Springfield, MO
We are hiring immediately. All positions run through 11/3, with opportunities for advancement afterwards.
Canvasser Responsibilities ($20/hr):
Paid training at $19/hr, first 3 days
Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
Deliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete survey answers from voters
Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
Follow the campaign's safety protocols
Team Leader Responsibilities ($21.50/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 successful
Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work
The ideal candidate:
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
Prior canvassing experience is preferred, but not required.
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.
Worksite address
springfield, MO, 65897, US
Who can apply
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