Community Canvassers and Team Leaders: Protect Reproductive Rights: Cause & Connect
Hiring Immediately; $21/hr + bonuses
Full-time & Part-time
We’re assembling a team to tackle one of the most urgent political challenges of our time. Reproductive rights have been under attack, but now more than ever the access to essential healthcare, including abortion services, is at risk. Our work supports the progressive movement at large building real lasting power to create change through face to face fundraising and building awareness.
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.
Locations: Charleston, SC
We are hiring immediately. Shifts run from 12 p.m.–8:30 p.m. 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 while meeting fundraising standards.
- Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
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 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 canvassing experience is not required, but nice to have!
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.
Skills Required
- Strong communication skills and willingness to speak with members of the public
- Ability to engage communities respectfully and demonstrate cultural competence
- Motivation and ability to work hard while engaging as many people as possible
- Interest in progressive politics, democracy, advocacy, and campaign work
- Prior canvassing experience
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.
