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Community Canvassers and Team Leaders - Canvass for Clean Energy

Hiring Immediately - $20/hr + bonuses

Full-time & Part-time

With clean energy under attack, you can be the voice for the future in California! While the current administration seeks to destroy environmental protections, YOU can make a difference right here in San Luis Obispo. We are canvassing to gain support for clean energy projects like wind farms, which are decided at a local level. You can be the driving force to fight for clean energy projects that will improve the local economy, give us cleaner air and water, and protect the interests of the community over the interests of billionaires and big oil.

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! Canvass positions start at $20/hour. Leadership positions start at $22/hour. We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. All team members have the opportunity to earn an extra $1-$2 per hour by maintaining a full-time schedule.

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

We are hiring immediately, all positions run through the end of May with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 12:00am - 7:00pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time

Canvasser Responsibilities ($20/hr):

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message and persuade clean energy supporters to get involved in their community
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
• Strictly follow the campaign's safety protocols, including compliance with safety guidelines

Team Leader Responsibilities ($22/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 safe and 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 not required.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.