This year, New Rural Project is partnering with Open Answer, a nonprofit canvassing organization, to support their work. Canvassers will be employees of Open Answer, but under the day-to-day management of New Rural Project.
New Rural Project (NRP) seeks multiple part-time, temporary Paid Canvassers to join our team for the 2024 Election Cycle. Canvassers will help increase the participation of Black, LatinX, and Native American infrequent voters in the 2024 General election. Canvassers will undergo initial training and receive ongoing coaching and support to ensure they can effectively use the script and persuade voters through meaningful conversations about our values and what is at stake in this election. The ideal candidate is a people person motivated to build community by discussing civic engagement and voting with community members in rural North Carolina. They have excellent listening skills, are team players and independent workers, and are aligned with New Rural Project’s mission.
Canvassers will work approximately 16- 20 hours a week, depending on deliverables and voter contacts needed to hit goals. Compensation is $22 an hour + daily mileage as determined under NRP Policies. Canvassers will work within Anson, Hoke, Scotland, and Union Counties through mid-November 2024 after the general election, which is November 5.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Have conversations with community members through door-to-door canvassing
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Participate in ongoing training to learn deep canvassing tactics and methodology
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Ensure that data and information collection are consistent and accurate
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Attend meetings, daily pre-canvass launches, regular training, and debriefs
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Bring a positive and energetic attitude when talking to potential voters
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Fill out a daily report
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Work well in a team setting
QUALIFICATIONS
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Commitment to civic engagement and desire to empower communities
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Reliable transportation
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Self-motivation and ability to work independently
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Strong interpersonal skills and friendly personality. Comfortable and confident talking to people of diverse backgrounds out in the community
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Knowledge about politics as a plus, and curiosity and desire to learn required
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Experience working on issues or political campaigns is a plus
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Able to work hours that vary from standard office hours
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Experience working on issues or political campaigns is a plus
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Job Type: Temporary, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Schedule:
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Evening shift
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Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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Both New Rural Project and Open Answer are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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