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Community Canvassers and Team Leaders - Help Elect Democrats in North Carolina!

Hiring Immediately ($21-23/hour + bonuses)

Full-time & Part-time

Help us get out the vote! Now more than ever, it is imperative that people uplift their voices at the ballot box to vote for the change that they want to see in their communities. Talking with voters is the most effective way to increase voter turnout. North Carolina is a battleground state and engaging voters about Democratic candidates up and down the ballot could not only decide the outcome of the Presidential race, but also the direction of the North Carolina state legislature. 

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 $21/hour. Leadership positions start at $23/hour. We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. All team members have the opportunity to earn an extra $3-$6 per hour by maintaining a full-time schedule.

Location: Wake County Office (Wake, Granville and Vance Counties) and our Wilson County Office (Wilson, Nash, Franklin and Vance Counties)

We are hiring immediately, all positions run through November 5th, 2024 with potential possibilities for advancement in the near and distant future. Shifts run from 12:00pm - 8:00pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time

Canvasser Responsibilities ($21/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 where necessary

Team Leader Responsibilities ($23/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 shift
• 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 and 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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