Community Canvasser - Vote YES on Redistricting at The Outreach Team

Richmond, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jul, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

12 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Advocacy, Community outreach, Leadership, Public policy, Social enterprise, Campaign work, Public engagement, Team management, Administrative work

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Hiring Immediately - $25-27/hr + bonuses Full-time & Part-time Help us turn out voters in Virginia to vote YES on Redistricting! With Trump and MAGA-controlled legislatures in other states working to rig congressional maps, Virginians are at risk of having their voices diminished in Washington. Virginians vote April 21st on a constitutional amendment that gives voters, not politicians, the power to protect fair representation for Virginia. From now through Election Day, April 21st, our team will connect directly with voters on the ground. We will be asking voters to VOTE YES to pass the new temporary redistricting amendment. 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 $25/hour. Team Lead positions start at $27/hour. We offer overtime pay, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-tot Locations: Virginia Beach, Fairfax, Prince William County, Blacksburg, and Richmond We are hiring immediately, all positions run through April 21st with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 10:30 AM - 7:15 PM weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time. Canvasser Responsibilities ($25/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 ($27/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. Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-tot 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

Engage with the public to deliver campaign messages and collect survey data from voters. Team leaders are responsible for managing small groups of canvassers and assisting with training and administrative tasks.