Arena Careers

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders
Hiring Immediately - $26-27/hr + bonuses
Full-time & Part-time

Help us turn out voters in California and elect Michael Tubbs for Lt. Governor! The Primary Election is approaching fast, and we are looking for a team of canvassers to help us reach voters who deserve a voice in this election. From now through Election Day, May 28th, our team is connecting directly with voters on the ground through door-to-door outreach. We will be supporting Michael Tubbs, who champions progressive values and will work toward a better future for working Californians.

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 $26/hour. Team Lead positions start at $27/hour. We offer overtime pay, shift bonuses, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.

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

Locations: Oakland & Los Angeles, CA

We are hiring immediately, all positions run through May 28th with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 12pm - 7:45pm weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time.

Canvasser Responsibilities ($26/hr):

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete survey answers from voters
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
• Follow the campaign's safety protocols

Team Leader Responsibilities ($27/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 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 preferred, but not required.

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

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.