Community Canvasser (21-22/hr + bonuses)

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders

Join our efforts to advocate for clean energy initiatives! We are seeking a dedicated group of canvassers to engage with voters and ensure their community voices are heard through vital grassroots outreach. Our team works directly with residents via door-to-door engagement to promote utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). By helping us meet clean energy mandates, you will contribute to a stronger local economy, healthier environment with cleaner air and water, and the overall protection of community interests.

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise.

Get paid well! Canvassing positions start at $21/hour. Team Lead positions start at $23/hour. We offer shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.

Locations: Denver, CO. Beaver Falls, PA

We are hiring immediately. All positions run through September 4 with possibilities for advancement afterward. Shifts run from 11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday with the possibility to work part-time or full-time.

Canvasser Responsibilities ($21/hr):

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message, collect complete survey answers from voters, and persuade voters to sign a clean energy pledge
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
• Follow the campaign's safety protocols

Team Leader Responsibilities ($22/hr):

• The Canvasser Responsibilities plus:
• Manage a small group of canvassers out in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day, and debriefing with them at the end of the day
• Ensure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be successful
• Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work

The ideal candidate:

• Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy
• Strong communication skills; you should enjoy working with other people and be willing and excited to speak with everyone
• Hard worker who will stay motivated to engage as many people as possible
• Open to new challenges and are interested in building their campaign skills
• Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community
• Prior canvassing experience is preferred, but not required.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.