Community Canvassers and Team Leaders
Hiring Immediately - $23-25/hr + bonuses
Full-time & Part-time
Access to reproductive healthcare is under attack like never before. We need canvassers to join us as we go door to door, talk with constituents about what’s at stake, and how they can take action to defend and protect Planned Parenthood in their communities.
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 $23 hour. Team Lead positions start at $25 hour.We offer overtime pay, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. If you are a fluent Spanish speaker, you may earn an additional $2 per hour.
We are hiring immediately, all positions run through Nov 3rd, with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 12:30–8:30 p.m. in Tucson and 12:00–7:00 p.m. in Scottsdale, Tuesday–Sunday, with the possibility to work part-time or full-time.
Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-tot
Locations: Tucson, AZ. Scottsdale, AZ.
Canvasser Responsibilities ($23/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
- Follow the campaign's safety protocols
Team Leader Responsibilities ($25/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 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 canvassing experience is preferred, but not required.
Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-tot
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Strong communication skills and willingness to speak with members of the public
- Ability to engage respectfully with teammates and community members
- Motivation to conduct extensive community outreach and canvassing
- Cultural competency
- Eligibility to work in the United States and ability to complete I-9 verification
- Prior canvassing experience
- Fluent Spanish language skills
What We Do
The Outreach Team is a national consulting firm and a non-profit organization that serves as the engine of campaigners and organizers for the progressive movement, aiming to make the world a better place.
