canvasser

director

registration

organizer

animal rights advocate

The Outreach Team

I went through the interview process and was "offered the job" (told "I would like to offer you the position" by the interviewer who asked if I could come on a certain day for a training without mentioning whether or not they would need me everyday that week/if it was consecutive training days/etc...you turn out to be asked your availability during the trainings in front of everyone, which is fun), the welcome packet emails all said "welcome to the team", yet they waited until the training slideshow (two-thirds of the way into the slideshow, when it really should've been in the onboarding emails) to mention that the first three days of QCing (after the slideshow and demonstration portions are done) are a TRIAL period, and in order to "MAKE the team" you have to hit a certain number of registrations an hour (despite being new to the rules and regulations/software of how to do so), and if you don't, your "job offer" is rescinded and you will NOT "make the team". 

This is all happens AFTER completing the initial languages interview + being "offered a position", filling out the onboarding paperwork/I9/ADP/etc, and in the middle of the training. The only thing they mention about the first days verbally or in writing before you start the training is that you will learn QC and you'll have a shift manager you can ask questions to when you start doing the QC yourself. At no point do they mention "making staff" or "the first three days being a trial" or "we will need to see you hit this many registrations an hour in three days (while also getting used to the process) or you won't have a job". 

If I had known going into this that they would "offer" me something, have me do onboarding paperwork, go through the training group (you are trained and quizzed in a group setting for a day or so before QCing, heads up if you are an introvert, shy, or don't like classroom settings, the job itself is isolated when not calling people or during start of shift/after break meetings), and THEN go through a trial period where the standard is that you are up to par with people who've being doing it for months in three days or less or you don't have a job, and it's $16 an hour, not $17 like the posting...if it was accurately presented this way in the application form, I would not have filled it out. I'm sure the format works for other people but, solid communication/transparency can be an important component for trust and respect for some, and it was very lacking in this experience. 

As a canvasser, my typical day began with a shift launch where management guided us through the objectives of our project, initially petitioning, and later voter registration. Through the day we would go to public spaces and speak to people about today's issues and making sure they were engaged and registered to vote, and making sure to be professional and passionate in the field. At the end of each shift, management would check in about 'highs and lows' of the day. 
The culture was always  collaborative, and there was healthy competitiveness between canvassers about having the most successful day. Leadership were also eager to invite wisdom from members of the team, so that we could all learn from each other. This job taught me skills about interacting with the public, navigating tough experiences, and also deepened my understanding of civic engagement. When conversations go well it is a deeply rewarding and emotional experience, being able to get others to care about issues and concerns. People on the whole are really enthusiastic to see members of the public engaged in civic engagement and education.
 However, when it's tough it requires a very thick skin to work through other people's sometimes rude behaviors. Additionally, there is a demand to be consistently doing the work and document all work accurately and appropriately. I've learned these are normal pressures of campaigning, but on hard days can definitely contribute to stress.
This job was presented as a project with an end date, which was extended and then transitioned into a subsequent project after a few weeks of unemployment. I appreciated communications from leadership about when end dates were but the impermanence of the job definitely impacted morale as these dates approached. I would recommend this job to anybody who feels like they want to get into 'the thick of it' by canvassing, in my experience it rewarded me as much as the effort I put into my time.

It was my first opportunity to work as a Deputy Director. The learning curve was significant but with the proper support and training should have been very manageable. However, I was given little training or support. My responsibilities included both admin and quality control. In addition, I was tasked with doing payroll, onboarding and training as well. The Deputy Director in my office was being promoted to Director and moving to another location and I was his replacement. He was very knowledgeable but given only 2 days to train me before he left, which was not nearly enough time. Sadly, the Director was incapable of continuing my training because she was clueless as to do just about anything related to my job (or her's for that matter) and up until I had arrived made the exiting Deputy Director do just about everything. The Field Director was equally clueless outside his narrow scope of responsibilities. I wasn't even made aware that I had an Outreach Team email address until day 6. The Director wouldn't even pay for the tools necessary for me to do my job, even after being instructed to do so several times by our Project Manager. Tools as simple as a licensed copy of Adobe Acrobat or a laptop. My first week I worked 12 hour days and by the end of the second week I had enough. The work I was doing was meaningful in helping achieve very important goals, unfortunately I was never trained properly to help accomplish those goals.

TOT is a company that stands in front of stores and gathers signatures for political parties in specific areas.   We would meet in parking lots,  parks and coffee shops for our team assignments.  You then left your car and were dropped off for 7-8 hrs at an unknown location they had selected.  I was approached by security or managers and asked to leave immediately because someone from our group had been there previously and followed customers or stood to close to the business causing them to think of us as pushy and rude.   I apologized and promised to be respectful.   I learned that people get sick of being harassed everytime they visit a store ,  and anyone who was not against soliciting will be after you stand in the same location after a period of time. 
TOT managers are pushy,  they force you to ride with people who drive cars registered out of state,  in my state you have 10 days to get a license and register out of state cars,  if your TOT driver were in a accident there is no way personal insurance policies would cover driving a carload of people around for business purposes.  I know this for a fact because of my dads job. 

The two big draws of this work were the decent pay and the ability to contribute to positive outcomes in my community. Everyone I met there was, for the most part, respectful and positive.

However, this was all undercut by the completely inadequate training and totally unforgiving quotas. It was not until I had accepted the job offer and begun my first day of training that it was vaguely hinted that not meeting minimums for signature gathering would incur penalties. By the second day it was finally made clear that not meeting minimums would eventually lead to termination. On the third day, after struggling with a rushed training and very little guidance, I was let go.

Ultimately, there was an inherent dishonesty in the whole process. I turned down other job offers because the pay for this position was better and the goal was more engaging. The talk of progressive values and supportive work culture were very persuasive. But had I known how little support I'd actually be given and how quickly I'd be cast aside, I'd never had taken it. I lost out on other prospects, not knowing how disposable I'd be at this organization.

In my personal experience working with the TOT QC Department as a remote position, has been nothing short of phenomenal. From the training/orientation to actually being part of the team has been of great value and a learning experience itself, that I may continue to carry on. The opportunity to work in a stress free environment with a team that will listen and understand your every need. No matter how big or small it may be. Prime factors I have experienced in the QC Department are those such as quality of work, and efficiency. At any moment you are in need of clarity, management is right there with you, and will offer the support necessary for success as an individual and as a team. Teamwork is prime in  the department and they highly encourage and uplift that you are not alone with any misunderstanding of the material . The learning process is as simple as can be, with so many options of assistance at all times such as guidelines and retrains via zoom for a one on one learning experience. Working for the QC department, as mentioned above, although it’s a remote position, sustains professionalism throughout. I am fortunate to be in a work setting that values you as an employee and as an individual. Big shout out to Management, they have been amazing! 

Given the nature of the work, most days are very busy and fast-paced for me because we are working on election related campaigns. But instead of feeling really stressful, I find it energizing. That's because everyone I've worked with so far, from my manager and direct reports to cross-functionals and leadership, is not only passionate and hardworking but also empathetic and understanding. There is definitely a culture here of hiring more people to meet growing needs rather than stretching people thin, which is atypical in this field of work.
Overall, great jobs w/ great compensation and opportunities to make a difference. I would highly recommend it for anyone who is looking for something short-term. There's good transparency upfront about when your end date will be, and they're proactive about communicating opportunities to extend if they're available, and actually help people find their next job, which is a very unique and attractive perk.

I started at TOT in 2022 as a Bilingual Quality Control Administrator, and the training was excellent from day one. The work environment was really positive, with a lot of support from everyone—employees, shift managers, directors, and project managers. Orientation made everything clear, including that the job was seasonal.

Not long after, I got the chance to work as a Shift Manager, where I gained valuable experience managing staff and helping directors. When the projects were coming to an end, communication was always transparent. The company even provided resume examples and job leads, which was really helpful in keeping us employed as long as possible.

What I really appreciate is how much the directors genuinely care about you as a person. They’re understanding and supportive when it comes to personal health and time off, which is rare to find. They also reach out to employees for referrals, and I had the chance to refer people, which was awesome!

Now, I’m working as a Partner Manager, and the training and support I’ve received have been fantastic. My team has been with me every step of the way, and I’ve learned so much in a short time. I’m really grateful for the opportunities TOT has given me.

What is the best part of working at the company?
To work full time and the flexibility to work overtime and also being paid on time. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
If you work loving what you do there is no stressful time on the contrary it is exciting so I was happy to work at The Outreach Team.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture of the company was very interesting because there was inclusion, equality, diversity of people of all genders, of all ages, professionals and people of all educational levels, passionate about achieving a goal and focused on doing their job as it should be done in quality and quantity.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day was the schedule from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and with the flexibility to work over time, in this type of organization although the goal was the same, the environment change from one location to another therefore was different and the results varied. 
When you had the opportunity to interrelate with people motivated by the same cause the results were extraordinary.

I loved working here, as the people you work with are some of the kindest you'll ever meet. People truly do care about making a change, although I will say, the organization and how things are led out are terrible depending on who's running the campaign. For instance, did a campaign in 2022 for Planned Parenthood under the Outreach Team and it was the most phenomenal work experience I've ever had. The higher-ups were flexible, understanding, and ALWAYS accommodating. Upon returning for another campaign in Fall 2024 with an entire new cast of higher-ups for the specific campaign I was on, not entirely the same experience. It wasn't the worst, people were still kind and the culture was welcoming. I suspected there might have been some issues as far as things being agreed upon amongst higher-ups, as when I would get permission for one thing, another higher-up would notice and say no, causing an issue amongst those higher-ups themselves. I honestly think there was this one higher-up who was noticing some unfair stuff and was doing everything to correct it despite the opinions of other higher-ups, which I actually think is cool, but they still need to get their stuff together!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Canvasser 291 salaries reported	$23.90 per hour
Director 28 salaries reported	$1,335 per week
Registration 15 salaries reported	$1,282 per week
Organizer 37 salaries reported	$60,373 per year
Animal rights advocate 42 salaries reported	$23.07 per hour

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