Part Time Canvasser

Overview

Part Time Canvasser Job Description
Title: Part Time Canvasser
Posting: May 2022
Closing Date: 12 Positions Open until filled
Type: Part time, temporary position until November 2022
Location: Jefferson County, Weld County, Adams County, Arapahoe County, and
Douglas County
Supervised by: Field Fellow

About the Organization
Colorado People’s Action (CPA) is a member-driven, racial justice organization
dedicated to building governing power in Colorado. CPA builds power by mobilizing
voters, electing our own people to office, holding elected officials and corporations
accountable, and working to put people before profit.

Colorado People’s Action was founded in the fall of 2015 to put control of Colorado
politics back in the hands of the people by electing true progressive champions into
office. We work to elect progressives into office, to hold all elected officials accountable
and to establish co-governing models with them.

Position Summary
Part-time field canvassers will implement CPA’s field program to elect progressive
champions up and down the ticket across Colorado. The canvassers primary
responsibilities are door to door contact with voters in a designated geographic area,
reporting to supervisor to gather material and get campaign updates for designated
shifts, meeting or exceeding weekly canvass goals, engaging in meaningful
conversations with voters, collecting voters’ stories, sharing intel with field team, and
may include supporting the lead in facilitating volunteer canvass trainings and assisting
with voter text program as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
● Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build genuine relationships with
grassroots community members
● Strong mobile communication skills and computer literacy
● Flexibility to work outside normal business hours that include evenings and
weekends
● Demonstrated ability to manage details and track information
● Versatile team player who can work with others and on their own
● Comfortable in the field working directly with grassroots leaders
● Bilingual- Spanish/English preferred but not required
● Access to reliable transportation required
● Experience canvassing/phone banking preferred
● A strong commitment to racial justice and progressive political change
● Experience with Voter Activation Network (VAN) desired but not required

Compensation
This position is a part time, temporary position from July 20 to November 11th 2020 at
20-25 hours per week paid $18 hourly. This position has no benefits.

How to Apply
Send resume with the subject line “Part Time Canvasser Application” to
ananiya@coloradopeoplesaction.org. Positions are open until filled.