Voter Registration Canvasser 0041 - Shawmut Services

Voter Registration Canvasser Job Description

About Revolution Field Strategies

Revolution Field Strategies (RFS) is a full-service strategic planning, organizing, and grassroots mobilization firm that leads successful voter registration programs throughout the country. We are a people-first company with a mission to provide high-quality, cost-efficient, and innovative programs to our clients and partners.

Role Description

Revolution Field Strategies is seeking voter registration canvassers to participate in a high-traffic registration program in metro Philadelphia. VR canvassers will visit high-traffic areas and community events and register people to vote using a mobile tablet. If you’re fired up and ready to organize in your community, we urge you to apply!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• There is no formal education requirement for this position

• 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

• Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends

• Ability to memorize and recite scripts and statements prepared and provided by RFS

• Consistently meet daily and weekly conversation goals

• Excellent communication skills including active listening and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work within a team and independently based on employer requirements

• Good time management skills to fulfill goals within a specific period

• Ability to travel consistently during the contract period

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience with data entry and reporting functions

• Previous paid or volunteer canvass or fundraising experience (including door-to-door sales work, Census outreach work, etc.)

• Telemarketing or retail marketing experience

• Social service or organizing experience

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Remote Position: No

Union Position: No

Travel Requirements: None

Education Requirements: None

COMPENSATION:

This is an hourly position with Revolution Field Strategies, with an hourly rate of $26.

Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Statement

RFS 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. RFS 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.