In PersonRequires travel throughout Rockland County and the 17th Congressional District.
Social & Community ServicesCommunity Outreach & Programs
About the job
Requirements
Experience working with the public, such as in customer service, restaurants, sales, brand ambassador, community outreach, or social service.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods while canvassing door-to-door.
Ability to transport and carry materials and equipment weighing 10–15 pounds.
Ability to follow scripts and meet daily goals.
Interest in politics.
Ability to connect with diverse communities and move people to action.
Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to use a smartphone or tablet and learn to use a database application.
Access to reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
Successfully complete required training.
Use scripts to communicate with members of the community.
Talk with voters through door-to-door canvassing about politics and encourage them to vote.
Accurately enter data collected from voters into a database using a mobile device or tablet.
Participate in phone banking to follow up with voters about their conversations.
Complete daily reports carefully.
Represent the campaign with professionalism and ethical conduct.
Participate in ongoing training sessions and team meetings.
Travel throughout Rockland County and the congressional district.
Desired Qualifications
Previous canvass experience is helpful, but not required; training will be provided to all employees.
Bilingual Spanish ability is a plus.
Title: Paid Political Canvasser - BGNY
Location: Rockland County, New York
Grossman Solutions, working with Battleground NY, is hiring Campaign Canvassers to talk with voters in an outreach campaign in support of the Democratic House candidates in New York’s 17th Congressional District. This role will be based in Rockland and Westchester Counties.
The ideal candidate is outgoing, engaging, driven and wants to make a difference in their community. If you are a people-person and you love a fast-paced environment, then this job is for you.
We are hiring Canvassers at the rate of $25 per hour. Full-time canvassers completing 40 hours a week will also receive a $125/week health stipend (=$28/hr approx equivalent).
This position is ideal for someone with prior canvass, sales, or community outreach experience.
Job Responsibilities
Successfully complete required training
Use scripts to communicate with members of the community
Talk with voters through door-to-door canvassing about politics and encouraging them to vote
Accurately enter data collected from voters into database on a mobile device/tablet
Participate in phone banking to follow up with voters about your conversations with them
Carefully complete daily reports
Represent the campaign with the highest degree of professionalism and ethical conduct
Participate in ongoing training sessions and team meetings
Qualifications
Experience working with the public such as customer service, restaurants, sales, brand ambassador, community outreach, or social service
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time while canvassing door-to-door
Ability to transport and carry materials and equipment (10-15 lbs)
Previous canvass experience is helpful, but not required as training will be provided to all employees
Ability to follow script and meet daily goals
Interest in politics
Ability to connect with diverse communities and move people to action
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary
Proven ability to be flexible and work in a fast-moving environment
Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends
Must be able to use a smartphone/ tablet and learn how to use a database app
Must have access to reliable transportation
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Location
Canvassers will work in the field and be based out of our office in Rockland County. Canvassers will be required to travel throughout the county and congressional district.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Grossman Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. Grossman Solutions does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.