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Political Canvasser

Groundswell Contact LLC

Political Canvasser

Alexandria, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Groundswell Contact is seeking energetic and passionate individuals for a paid political canvasser position. As a canvasser, you will be responsible for talking to voters and engaging with them on political causes. This might mean standing outside of a library, knocking on a voter's door, or attending a local neighborhood meeting. If you're a people person, this job is for you! If you're not, don't fret - our training will get you up to speed in no time. You'll work as a part of a larger team so you have the support you need to succeed. Our clients are progressive candidates and organizations.

    Groundswell is an employee-centered company. That means we strive to make it easy for you to work with us:

    1. INTERVIEW ON YOUR TIMELINE - You can submit answers to our interview questions any time, any place.
    2. SET YOUR OWN SCHEDULE - Pick the shifts you want to work. Need to skip a week? No problem.
    3. WEEKLY PAY - Putting money in your pocket quicker.
    4. SIGNIFICANT ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - For hard workers, the sky is the limit.

    Responsibilities:

    • Walk door-to-door to educate voters on political issues and candidate platforms
    • Collect signatures at high-traffic events, like rallies or concerts, or outside of public venues like libraries
    • Utilize various apps and tools to accurately track your work and engage with your supervisors
    • Collaborate with team members to achieve daily and weekly outreach goals
    • Keep up-to-date with current political events and issues
    • Participate in training sessions and team meetings as required

    Requirements:

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
    • A smartphone and reliable transportation and willingness to travel in assigned territory
    • Passion for political activism and community engagement
    • Ability to walk long distances and climb stairs

    Education and Experience:

    • 18 years of age or older
    • High school diploma or equivalent, or currently enrolled in high school
    • Prior experience in canvassing, door to door sales, or customer service is a plus
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
    • Bilingual in Spanish a plus

    Physical Demands:

    • Ability to walk long distances and climb stairs
    • Ability to lift and carry canvassing materials (up to 25 pounds)

    If you're a motivated and passionate individual looking to make a difference in your community, please submit your resume. We can't wait to hear from you!