Canvasser

POSITION: 

Canvasser

POSITION TYPE:

Full-time or Part-time Temporary

LOCATION:

Northern Virginia

DESCRIPTION:

New Virginia Majority (NVM) is Virginia’s leading civic engagement organization that mobilizes and organizes people of all colors and backgrounds across the state. Our year-round approach to organizing involves mass scale voter outreach, linked to ongoing community organizing campaigns, intensive leadership development, and advocacy. NVM is currently expanding its team. We are seeking conscious and skilled individuals with a deep commitment to social change.

NVM is hiring canvassers for our 2022 political voter outreach (C4). Canvassers will have the opportunity to work as a part of a state-wide team raising awareness about NVM endorsed candidates and providing voters with the most up to date voting information. Positions are available in Northern, VA. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Direct voter conversations on phones, through texting and at doors. Ensuring accurate and complete data is submitted  Assisting Regional Field Director in meeting program goals as assigned

Required Skills:

• Ability to have access to a vehicle and to drive to sites Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Willingness to learn new technological tools and troubleshoot technical issues Ability to communicate across lines of difference Self motivated, organized and able to work independently Ability to work long, irregular hours Alignment with NVM’s ideology and goals

*COVID 19 Vaccination proof is required unless a medical or religious accommodation is granted.

COMPENSATION:

This is a seasonal position with both part time and full time positions. Canvassers are paid $17 per hour. 

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to https://www.newvirginiamajority.org/jobs with the position name and preferred location in the subject header.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to applicants whose candidacy is not being pursued. No phone calls please. 

New Virginia Majority (NVM), Virginia’s leading civic engagement organization, builds power in working-class communities of color across the Commonwealth. We organize in communities year-round for racial, economic, and environmental justice through political education, mass-scale voter outreach, mobilization, and intensive leadership development around dozens of issues. We fight for a Virginia that is just, democratic and environmentally sustainable. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.