Overview
Community Canvassers and Team Leaders – Help Make Pennsylvania a Progressive Stronghold!
Hiring Immediately – $23 – 25 /hr + bonuses
Full-time & Part-time
Help us turn out Democrats in Pennsylvania to get out the vote and win! Pennsylvania played a pivotal role in the last election, and this time it could be the key battleground state. By supporting Democrats, we have the chance to make a significant impact. Join us as we work to win this election!
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 /hour. We also offer an additional $2 per hour to staff who are Spanish/English Bilingual. We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.
Location: Reading, PA
We are hiring immediately, all positions run through November 5th with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 12:00pm – 8:00pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time. Part-time must still work full shifts.
Canvasser Responsibilities ($23 /hr):
- 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
- Strictly follow the campaign’s safety protocols, including the use of PPE and compliance with daily health and safety guidelines
Team Leader Responsibilities ($25 /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 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 not required.
Apply here: https://www.voteblue.win/apply
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.