Canvasser

Canvasser

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Denver, CO 80219

Overview

Salary Range $20.00 - $26.00 Hourly Position Type Seasonal

Description

THE ORGANIZATION: Mi Familia Vota (MFV) and Mi Familia en Acción (MFA) are national Latino-led civic engagement organizations working year-round to strengthen democracy and empower our communities.

MFA, a 501(c)(3), focuses on nonpartisan programs such as citizenship, voter registration, voter education, and leadership development on key issues, including immigration, education, healthcare, voting rights, workers' rights, reproductive rights, and the environment.

MFV, a 501(c)(4) organization, builds Latino political power through advocacy, organizing, and mobilization to ensure that Latino voices shape the policies that impact their health, safety, and prosperity.

Together, we operate one of the largest Latino civic engagement infrastructures in the country, with programs across eight states (Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida) and Washington, D.C.

Canvasser – Greeley, Colorado

Location: Greeley and surrounding Weld County communities Employment Type: Temporary, Nonexempt Schedule: Part-time or full-time opportunities available Compensation: $20.00–$26.00 per hour

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated, approachable Canvassers to engage directly with residents throughout Greeley and surrounding Weld County communities. Canvassers serve as frontline representatives of the organization by conducting door-to-door outreach, sharing approved program messaging, administering surveys, gathering community feedback, and assisting eligible residents with voter registration or Get Out the Vote activities.

No previous canvassing experience is required. MFPS provides training, field guidance, and ongoing support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct door-to-door outreach within assigned neighborhoods and designated turf.
• Engage community members in respectful, professional conversations.
• Clearly and accurately communicate approved campaign and program information.
• Assist eligible residents with voter registration or voter engagement activities, depending on the assigned program.
• Collect and accurately record survey responses, contact information, and field interactions using an approved mobile canvassing application, such as MiniVAN.
• Attend required launches, team huddles, training sessions, and debriefings.
• Follow assigned scripts, quality standards, safety procedures, and data-security requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Canvass Leads, supervisors, and other team members.
• Meet reasonable outreach, quality, and performance expectations established for the assignment.
• Promptly report safety concerns, incidents, technical problems, or questions to the appropriate supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication, active-listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
• Dependability and the ability to report to scheduled shifts on time.
• Ability to follow instructions, use approved messaging, and accurately document field activity.
• Access to a reliable smartphone capable of running required canvassing applications. Business-related use will be addressed in accordance with organizational policy and applicable law.
• Reliable transportation to designated team meeting and launch locations.
• Ability to work during peak community-contact hours, which may include late afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Physical and Field Requirements

This position regularly requires walking, standing, and traveling through residential neighborhoods for extended periods. Employees may work outdoors in varying weather conditions and may occasionally need to carry campaign materials. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Compensation

The anticipated pay range for this position is $20.00–$26.00 per hour. The starting rate will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, assigned responsibilities, program requirements, and whether the assignment primarily involves voter registration or Get Out the Vote activities.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits required by applicable law, including Colorado paid sick leave.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion and enthusiasm for promoting political engagement within the Latino community.
• Legible handwriting is required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours. Some Saturday event participation is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle, preferred

COMPETENCIES:

• Interpersonal Skills- -Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Dependability-- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics-- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Safety and Security-- Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Organizational Support-- Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand
• Continually required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally, utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds.
• Continually exposed to outside weather conditions