Voter Contact Canvasser-NRDC

Community Canvassers and Team LeadersHiring Immediately - $22-24/hr + bonusesFull-time & Part-timeThis campaign is a coordinated campaign to elect progressive candidates in several key districts. We are excited to be working with the Natural Resource Defense Council to ensure that we elect representatives who will fight for a better future for all of us. Our team is connecting directly with voters on the ground through door-to-door outreach. We will be supporting candidates who champion progressive values and our shared vision for the future, encouraging people to get out and vote for progressive leaders down the ticket. 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 $22/hour with paid training at $20/hr for the first 3 days. Team Lead positions start at $24/hour. We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. If you are a fluent bilingual speaker, you may earn an additional $2 per hour.Apply here: https://www.voteblue.win/interest-form-vb Locations: Tucson, AZ Canvasser Responsibilities ($22/hr):Paid training at $20/hr for the first 3 daysEngage with the public in a friendly and respectful mannerDeliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete survey answers from votersParticipate in staff training to improve outreach skillsFollow the campaign's safety protocolsTeam Leader Responsibilities ($24/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 dayEnsure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be successfulAssist directors with canvasser training and administrative workThe ideal candidate:Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracyStrong communication skills; you should enjoy working with other people and be willing and excited to speak with everyoneHard worker who will stay motivated to engage as many people as possibleOpen to new challenges and are interested in building their campaign skillsCulturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the communityPrior canvassing experience is preferred, but not requiredWe 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.