Canvasser/Team Lead, Greenville Area
Reports to: Integrated Voter Engagement Director
We’re hiring! Civic360 is looking for outgoing and motivated individuals to join our canvassing team in the Delco area on behalf of the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Foundation - Power The Vote NC (NCLCVF- PTVNC) Voter Registration Program. This role involves nonpartisan integrated Voter Registration and education, community organizing and participation in civic engagement programs around issues impacting communities of color. As a canvasser, you would be responsible for engaging directly with your community and assisting eligible individuals to become registered voters so that they can actively participate in our democratic process. This is a part-time, temporary position that will give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. This position is being recruited and filled by Civic360, LLC on behalf of NCLCVF.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Participate in exciting, purposeful work that will drive change in your community
- Earn $20 per hour paid weekly
- Be paid for holidays, once eligible
- Earn additional pay if chosen as a driver or a Team Lead
- Work with no experience required
INTRODUCTION
NCLCVF- PTVNC seeks to further the NCLCVF mission to turn environmental values into NC priorities by engaging frontline communities through Voter Registration, advocacy, civic education, leadership development, organizing communities to connect environmental policies to people’s daily lives and lifting voices to “become the change that they want to see”.
The NCLCVF- PTVNC program is improving access to and trust in our democracy, so that communities that our country have historically left out of the decision making process can reclaim their rightful influence. We do this by advocating for environmental policies, structural democracy reform, Voter Registration, voter education and transformational community.
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Canvasser, you will serve in a critical role of working on the front line in helping to advance NCLCVF’s mission through nonpartisan Voter Registration outreach efforts. This position involves community education and assisting individuals in registering to vote. Candidates with exceptional experience will be considered for Team Lead positions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct voter engagement, including but not limited to site-based and door-to-door canvassing
- Participation in community and public events to encourage informed and active voter participation through voter education and direct community outreach
- Complete and submit all required documentation in compliance with Voter Registration program
- Participate in daily check-in team meetings to set goals that work to increase voter participation and engagement
- Ensure the integrity and accountability of the program and comply with strict quality control protocols
- Ensure quality control practices that validate that potential voters meets the eligibility requirements
Canvasser Team Leads will have additional responsibilities to include:
- Train and oversee canvassers in the field
- Motivate and coach canvassers through daily challenges in the field in order to consistently achieve daily and program goals
- Implement health and safety protocol, including ensuring adequate PPE for all staff and compliance with daily health and safety guidelines during field operations
- Lead daily canvasser launch (check-in/checkout)
- Regular reporting to the Integrated Voter Engagement Director (Daily/Weekly)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Successful candidates will have the following:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt
- Timeliness in attendance to work and completion of tasks
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment
- Willingness to interact with members of the public from diverse backgrounds and communities
- Flexible availability
- Willing to comply with strict rules against partisan activities or electioneering during work time
- Experience using computers/handheld devices and willingness to be trained in Voter Registration processes, tools and software
- Access to reliable transportation and cell phone
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
- A valid driver’s license and access to an operational car that is registered and insured are required for Team Leads and Drivers.
- Willing to comply with all Voter Registration laws.
- Prior canvassing, organizing or community engagement experience preferred but not required.
LOCATION, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS
Location: Greenville, NC
Compensation: $20 per hour, up to 30 hours per week (35 hours per week for Team Leads)
Benefits: Paid holidays after 30 days of employment, weekly pay
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Interested and qualified applicants can submit an application on Indeed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person holding this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Civic360, LLC reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs, as necessary.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles in our organization, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 30 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are there any days that you are unable to work?
Experience:
- canvassing, organizing or community engagement: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Greenville, NC (Required)
Work Location: In person