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Community Canvasser
Hiring Immediately – $27+ opportunities to earn $150-$360 per week in bonuses
Full-time & Part-time

We are hiring petitioners to gather signatures for two key ballot initiatives. The first will hold large corporations accountable and invest more money back into our communities, rather than padding the pockets of the rich. Secondly, we are building support for an initiative that protects essential services like emergency response and disaster preparedness for San Diego County. As a petitioner, you’ll help win practical solutions that improve emergency response times and invest in the community. This is a chance for San Diegans to step up for each other and help shape a safer & better city.

Petitioners will canvass in busy public areas and engage voters in one-on-one conversations to gather signatures for these ballot initiatives. This job is all about connecting with people face-to-face, having meaningful conversations, and inspiring them to take action on important isses. We spend our days outdoors, in public spaces, to engage with community members.

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 $27/hour. Team Lead positions start at $28/hour. We offer paid training, sick pay, and performance-based bonuses. Most staff earn $50-$85 in daily bonuses. Part-time and full-time positions are available.

Apply here: https://www.theoutreachteam.net/interest-form-tot

Location: San Diego & Carlsbad, CA

We are hiring immediately. Shifts run from 10:30-6:30 weekdays and weekends, with the possibility to work part-time or full-time. All positions run through April 20th, with possibilities for advancement afterwards.

Canvasser Responsibilities ($27/hr):

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a clear campaign message and collect complete petition signatures from voters
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
• Follow the campaign’s safety protocols

Team Leader Responsibilities ($28/hr):

• The Canvasser Responsibilities plus:
• Manage a small group of canvassers 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 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 interested in building their campaign skills
• Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community
• Prior canvassing, petitioning, or field experience preferred but 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

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.