Community Canvasser
$21–22/hr + bonuses
Full-time & Part-time
Potential commuter bonus for those interested in joining the campaign outside of Beaver County.
Join our efforts to advocate for clean energy initiatives! We are seeking a dedicated group of canvassers to engage with voters and ensure their community voices are heard through vital grassroots outreach. Our team works directly with residents via door-to-door engagement to promote utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). By helping us meet clean energy mandates, you will contribute to a stronger local economy, healthier environment with cleaner air and water, and the overall protection of community interests.
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 $21/hour. Team Lead positions start at $23/hour. We offer shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. We may offer a commute bonus on a case by case basis for people who are willing to commute from Pittsburgh.
Locations: Rochester, PA
We are hiring immediately. All positions run through September 4 with possibilities for advancement afterward. Shifts run from 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday 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, collect complete survey answers from voters, and persuade voters to sign a clean energy pledge
- Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
- Follow the campaign's safety protocols
Team Leader Responsibilities ($22/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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
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
