Voter Registration Canvasser

Voter Registration Canvasser

Hiring Immediately - $20-22/hr + bonuses

Full-time & Part-time

Voter registration is a crucial first step to empowering citizens to make their voices heard and creating meaningful change in our democracy. We are hiring for canvasser positions to connect with potential voters in heavily trafficked areas, guiding them through the voter registration process. By engaging community members across Virginia, we are building a movement that ensures the electorate accurately reflects the diversity and interests of all voters, giving everyone a seat at the decision table. 

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 $20/hour. Leadership positions start at $22/hour. We offer overtime pay, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. 

Locations: Virginia Beach, VA

We are hiring immediately , all positions run through Mid-October with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 10:45am - 6:45pm weekdays and weekends 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
• Strictly follow the campaign's safety protocols, including the use of PPE and compliance with daily health and safety guidelines

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 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 voter registration experience is strongly 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.