Meridian Strategies: Political Canvasser
Job Post
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Jul 19, 2024
Meridian Strategies: Political Canvasser
Location
NY
Salary
25 / Hourly
Company
Meridian Strategies
Department
Campaign Management
Employer Type
Consulting Firm
Application Link
Contact
hiringoffice@meridiancampaigns.com
Application Instructions
We will only be accepting applications through our portal, but feel free to reach out to our email with any questions or concerns.
Application Link
http://apply.meridiancampaigns.com
Job Description
Meridian Strategies is looking for canvassers who are outgoing, personable, and eager to canvass on a political campaign in Syracuse, Utica, Cortland, Baldwinsville, Auburn, and Liverpool.
**Description:**
We are knocking on doors to persuade residents to vote for our candidates in preparation for the General Election.
Shifts will run seven days a week until Election Day, November 5th. Pay is $25/hr.
- Monday through Friday the shifts run 4PM to 8PM; Saturdays and Sundays the shifts run from 11AM to 3PM. There is a possibility of double shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Canvassers are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, but are encouraged to sign up for more.
- There is a 3-strike policy to curtail flaking on scheduled shifts, for lateness, and for underperformance.
- Canvasser performance is evaluated based on the number of doors knocked in a single shift as well as the number of interactions that result in support for the candidate.
- Canvassers will arrive 30 minutes early on the day of their first shift to go through training.
**Qualifications:**
- Personable, outgoing, can easily talk to strangers
- Can take and follow instructions quickly
- Proficient in data entry
- Bilingual preferred
- A car is required, as you will be on the move
- Comfortable talking about politics
**Description:**
We are knocking on doors to persuade residents to vote for our candidates in preparation for the General Election.
Shifts will run seven days a week until Election Day, November 5th. Pay is $25/hr.
- Monday through Friday the shifts run 4PM to 8PM; Saturdays and Sundays the shifts run from 11AM to 3PM. There is a possibility of double shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Canvassers are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, but are encouraged to sign up for more.
- There is a 3-strike policy to curtail flaking on scheduled shifts, for lateness, and for underperformance.
- Canvasser performance is evaluated based on the number of doors knocked in a single shift as well as the number of interactions that result in support for the candidate.
- Canvassers will arrive 30 minutes early on the day of their first shift to go through training.
**Qualifications:**
- Personable, outgoing, can easily talk to strangers
- Can take and follow instructions quickly
- Proficient in data entry
- Bilingual preferred
- A car is required, as you will be on the move
- Comfortable talking about politics