Voter Registration Canvasser
Hiring Immediately - $20-21/hr + bonuses
Full-time & Part-time
Voter registration is a crucial first step in increasing voter turnout and allowing voters to impact critical elections. We will be registering new voters who agree with our progressive values, such as abortion, taxing the wealthy, climate, and immigration. We’ll stop people in heavily trafficked areas and walk them through the process to register to vote. By engaging community members and motivating new voters, we are working to ensure that the electorate accurately reflects the diversity and interests of all!
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 $20/hour. Leadership positions start at $21/hour. We offer a $1/hr bonus to staff who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Locations: Des Moines, IA
We are hiring immediately, all positions run through August, with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 10:45 AM - 6:30 PM, Tuesday-Sunday, with the possibility to work part-time or full-time
Canvasser Responsibilities ($20/hr):
- Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
- Deliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete and valid voter registration forms
- Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
- Strictly follow all local, state, and federal laws around voter registration
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.
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Can we send you texts to update you on the progress of your application and the interview process?
- Have you worked with The Outreach Team, Wave, Vote Blue, or 360 Campaigns Consulting before?
- You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for hire. Are you 18 years of age or older?
Work Location: In person
