Political Canvasser

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting firm specializing in grassroots mobilization, coalition building, campaign management, marketing, communications, and strategic consulting. Street Level Strategy combines time-tested grassroots engagement strategies with a data-driven, results-first approach to design and execute high-impact programs for clients across various industries and sectors. Our clients include political candidates, ballot measures, issue advocacy campaigns, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 corporations. We take pride in the diversity of our team – we are bilingual, have women and people of color in high-level leadership positions, and reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. Position Overview Canvassers will support a client-facing grassroots campaign focused on improving quality of life in Fresno through civic engagement, strategic advocacy, and leadership development. This role centers on door-to-door outreach, engaging residents in meaningful conversations that drive civic participation and community impact. The ideal canvassers are passionate about social change, comfortable with face-to-face community engagement, and motivated by people-powered work. Candidates should be reliable, personable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while representing the campaign and Street Level Strategy with professionalism. What You Will Achieve Field Canvassing & Voter Engagement Drive Community Outreach: Conduct door-to-door canvassing to inform residents about local initiatives and key issues. Increase Civic Participation: Encourage community involvement through direct, one-on-one conversations. Educate & Empower Residents: Clearly explain relevant issues and how individuals can take action. Ensure Data Accuracy: Accurately log all canvassing activity in CRM systems (PDI) with strong attention to detail. Maintain Trust & Confidentiality: Handle all resident information professionally and ethically. Build Meaningful Connections: Address concerns, dispel misinformation, and turn conversations into impactful action. Community Engagement & Relationship Building Represent the Campaign Professionally: Serve as a positive and informed representative in the field. Strengthen Community Relationships: Build rapport with residents by actively listening and responding to concerns. Inspire Local Leadership: Motivate community members to take an active role in their communities. Who You Are Fluent in English and Spanish and comfortable communicating with diverse communities 1–2 years of experience in canvassing, advocacy, or community outreach preferred Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect authentically with people Detail-oriented with strong data-entry accuracy Comfortable using digital tools for tracking and communication Self-directed, reliable, and able to manage time effectively Physically able to walk door-to-door for up to 4 hours with limited breaks Have reliable transportation and can travel to canvassing sites throughout Fresno Preferred Familiarity with or strong ties to the Fresno community Experience using Google Docs, Google Sheets, PDI Mobile Connect, or similar tools Schedule & Duration Start Date: ASAP Schedule Monday–Thursday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM Expectations Team members must work a minimum of 28 hours per week Availability for weekend shifts is required Must be able to maintain predictable and reliable attendance Must be able to work 5 days in-person during scheduled shift hours Flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends Compensation & Benefits $30 /hour (part-time) Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact in Fresno communities Location: Santa Ana, Ca #J-18808-Ljbffr