Canvasser Philadelphia 0073 - Shawmut Services

About Keystone Organizing

Keystone Organizing is a minority-owned, Pennsylvania-based strategic organizing and grassroots mobilization firm that provides canvassing, community organizing, and voter registration services to campaigns, committees, and advocacy groups, both in Pennsylvania and throughout the country.

Role Description

Keystone Organizing is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Door to Door Canvassers to join our team in Philadelphia! As a Canvasser, you will play a crucial role in our efforts to increase voter participation and civic engagement in 2024. You will be responsible for going door to door and engaging with voters about what’s at stake in November. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the democratic process and gain valuable experience in grassroots organizing. There are no formal education requirements and no previous experience is required. If you’re ready to organize your community, we urge you to apply–we are hiring immediately!

Daily shifts are available between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with the flexibility to pick which days you’d like to work. A minimum of 3 shifts per week is required.

Pay is $21/hour and you will be paid bi-weekly.

Responsibilities

• Must have the physical stamina to stand/walk for long periods (up to 7 hours per day) while meeting and talking to people

• Comfortable with, knowledgeable of, and enthusiastic about discussing topics related to progressive politics, advocacy, and public policy

• Understand how to use a cell-phone to track and submit data

• Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends

• Ability to memorize and recite scripts and statements prepared and provided by Keystone Organizing

• Consistently meet daily and weekly goals

• Must be willing to work at least 3 7-hour shifts per week

Experience, Requirements and Skills

• There is no formal education requirement for this position

• Excellent communication skills including active listening and interpersonal skills

• Previous experience in canvassing, door to door sales, fundraising, census outreach work, retail, marketing, or telemarketing are all encouraged to apply!

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $21/hour

Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Statement

Keystone Organizing is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, immigration status, citizenship status, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, criminal record, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility. KO will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and/or convictions, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.