Civic Blueprint Consulting, LLC: Community Canvasser

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✅ Starting at $20 per hour + performance bonuses

✅ Paid training

✅ Referral bonuses for bringing in additional qualified canvassers

About Us

Civic Blueprint Consulting works to promote civic engagement and advance community-driven initiatives. We partner with local organizations, campaigns, and advocacy groups to connect with residents, amplify voices, and strengthen democratic participation. Our team is committed to equity, respect, and impact.

Position Overview

As a Canvasser, you will be on the front lines of our outreach efforts. You’ll engage with community members face-to-face, discuss issues or initiatives, provide information, and encourage people to take action (sign a petition, commit to volunteer, share info, etc.). Your role is critical to building awareness, trust, and momentum in neighborhoods across the southwest suburbs.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with residents in neighborhoods, public spaces, and door-to-door to inform them about issues, initiatives, or campaigns

• Deliver a clear, friendly, and persuasive message

• Answer questions, engage in conversation, and address concerns

• Collect signatures, commitments, or responses as directed

• Accurately record data from interactions (using mobile app, clipboard, or data sheets)

• Follow safety protocols and adhere to local canvassing laws/regulations

• Attend training sessions, team briefings, and debriefings

• Work independently in the field, and collaborate with team leads and coordinators

• Help with logistics: distributing materials, picking up or returning supplies, tracking zones

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Outgoing, confident, and comfortable initiating conversations with strangers

• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to manage time efficiently

• Comfortable working outdoors and walking for extended periods

• Ability to learn talking points and adjust based on feedback

• Previous experience in canvassing, petitioning, field outreach, sales, customer service, or campaigning is a plus

• Basic comfort with using mobile devices or tablets to record data

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting at $20 per hour + performance bonuses

• Paid training

• Referral bonuses for bringing in additional qualified canvassers

• A chance to gain experience in civic engagement, campaign operations, communication, and leadership

Work Schedule

• Typical shifts may run from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, or similar hours

• Workdays may include weekends and evenings, depending on campaign needs

• Part-time and full-time availability welcomed

What Makes a Great Canvasser

• Passion for civic engagement, democracy, and community impact

• Friendly, confident, and persuasive demeanor

• Ability to be resilient in the face of rejection or challenging interactions

• Team-oriented but also able to work independently

• Respectful of all people and able to engage across diverse backgrounds