Community Canvasser - Unite Here

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders Hiring Immediately - $23-25/hr + bonuses Full-time & Part-time Help us turn out voters in California to get out the vote and win! We’re working with Higher Wages, Lower Rent Canvassing Services on behalf of Nithya Raman for Mayor of Los Angeles, bringing the voices and experiences of working Angelenos directly to voters across the city. From now through Election Day, we are talking to voters about Nithya Raman, who is a proven fighter for workers and renters in Los Angeles, and is running for Mayor to make the city more affordable. 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 $23/hour. Team Lead positions start at $25/hour. We offer overtime pay, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. If you are a fluent bilingual speaker, you may earn additional pay per hour. Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-tot Locations: Downtown Los Angeles We are hiring immediately, all positions run through October 23 with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time. Canvasser Responsibilities ($23/hr): Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner Deliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete survey answers from voters Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills Follow the campaign's safety protocols Team Leader Responsibilities ($25/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. Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-tot 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.