Job Description

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders -  Get Involved In Your Local Community!

Hiring Immediately - $19-$20/hr + bonuses

Full-time & Part-time

Help us get a Democratic Candidate on the statewide ballot for 2025! Get involved directly with democracy at the grassroots level!

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 $19/hour. Leadership positions start at $20/hour. We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.

Locations : Virginia Beach

We are hiring immediately, all positions run through 03.10 with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 12:00pm - 7:30pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time

Canvasser Responsibilities ($19/hr):

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message
• 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
• Utilize provided tools to gather valid signatures

Team Leader Responsibilities ($20/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 .

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

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