Middle TN Paid Canvassers

Community Phone Bankers/Canvasser

Voter Contact: Make high-volume outbound calls (or, in some cases, peer-to-peer texts) to registered voters using a provided script and platform.

Data Collection: Accurately record and input voter responses, demographic information, and key data points into the campaign database.

Education: Effectively deliver campaign messaging, articulate the organization's platform, and address common questions or concerns of the voter.

Mobilization: Identify and recruit committed supporters to take action.

Compliance: Adhere strictly to campaign guidelines, calling scripts, and all relevant calling regulations.

Community Door-Knocking Canvassers:

Voter Contact: In-person door-knocking in targeted neighborhoods in Montgomery County to talk to voters about economic and social disparities happening in their communities

Data Collection: Correctly and completely tracking data from the conversations we have on the doors

Education: Engaging community members in conversation about the issues impacting them and their families

Mobilization: Build relationships and organize diverse communities

Community: Sharing personal stories about key topics to connect with the experiences of those we talk to

Experiences & Skill Requirements:

• Alignment with TEA's mission and values
• Prior canvassing and/or phone banking experience, paid or as a volunteer, preferred
• Must be able to walk/stand for long periods of time (when canvassing)
• Must be able to learn and effectively communicate talking points about key issues
• COVID-19 vaccinations are preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation as a door-knocking canvasser (Required)
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to canvass on the doors and 16 years of age or older to phonebank

The canvasser will need a deep understanding of community dynamics in targeted Black neighborhoods.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to foster coordination and cooperation among diverse groups and will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment.

Contract Length:

This is a part-time, as-needed position. A mandatory virtual orientation and onboarding are required to begin work.

Compensation: Canvassers' pay is $25 per hour with a required 10-hour weekly minimum. This opportunity will be available throughout the campaign. Phone bankers will be paid $20 per hour.

Canvassing and phone banking days and hours are Monday - Saturday, between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM CST, as that is when people are home.

People of color, gender-oppressed people, working-class people, LGBTQ people, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so individuals are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later. We sincerely regret that we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Only those considered for the position will be contacted to interview.