Canvasser

Texas Campaign for the Environment

Canvasser

Brownsville, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Field Canvasser/ Par​​​t Time

    Brownsville Port Elections

    Location: Brownsville, Texas

    Are you passionate about protecting the environment? Are you looking to make a real impact AND get paid? Then come join Texas Campaign for the Environment

    Texas Campaign for the Environment is seeking qualified individuals to serve as paid canvassers for the upcoming May 4 Brownsville Port Elections campaign. This is a fast-paced, team oriented position focused on reaching voters in the community.

    Responsibilities:

    • Mobilize voters to participate in elections
    • Knock on doors in the community and talk to voters
    • Motivate people to support pro-environment candidates
    • Other campaign-related tasks, as needed

    Qualifications:

    • Strong persuasive communication skills and the ability to work well with a team
    • Positive attitude
    • Must be 18 years of age
    • Ability to work weekends
    • Detail-oriented and comfortable to work in a fast- paced environment
    • Comfortable with smartphone applications
    • Prior organizing experience preferred but not required (paid, volunteer, or internship)
    • A background in MiniVan is preferred but not required
    • Access to a reliable vehicle. (Preferred but not required)
    • Bilingual English and Spanish a plus

    Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
    Expected hours: 30-36 per week
    Flexible schedule1099 contract
    Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4-8PM; Saturday-Sunday 12-7PM

    Evening shift Weekends as needed
    Ability to commute: Brownsville, Texas: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.