Community Canvasser - Protect Reproductive Rights at The Outreach Team

Newport News, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Communication, Advocacy, Community Outreach, Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, Social Enterprise

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders Hiring Immediately - $20-22/hr + bonuses Full-time & Part-time Now more than ever we need help to protect reproductive freedom in Virginia. Right now the legal right to an abortion is being stripped away by anti-choice politicians and we are partnering with Reproductive Freedom for All to mobilize the 8 in 10 Americans that want to keep abortion legal. Reproductive Freedom for All is a non-profit advocacy organization. We organize and mobilize voters to fight for access to abortion, birth control, and protections from pregnancy discrimination. 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. Team Lead positions start at $22/hour. We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. Locations: Newport News, VA We are hiring immediately, all positions run through Nov 4th with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 11:30 AM-7:30 PM Tuesday-Sunday with the possibility to work part-time or full-time. Canvasser Responsibilities ($20/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 Follow the campaign's safety protocols Team Leader Responsibilities ($22/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.

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Responsibilities

Canvassers engage with the public to deliver campaign messages and collect survey responses. Team Leaders manage canvassers in the field, ensuring they have the necessary materials and assisting with training.