Community Canvasser

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Community Outreach Canvasser is the face of TTB's Field & Outreach Program, going door-to-door within assigned neighborhoods to engage voters, share program messaging, and collect accurate contact/response data. This role is the frontline of the GOTV effort building trust with community members through respectful, informed, neighbor-to-neighbor conversations.

Key Responsibilities

Field Canvassing

• Canvass assigned routes/turf door-to-door within the scheduled shift
• Deliver approved messaging and materials (literature/lit) accurately and respectfully
• Meet daily door-count and contact goals set by the Lead/Canvass Manager

Data & Reporting

• Log every door knocked and voter interaction accurately using the canvassing app MiniVan.
• Report any access issues, refusals, or safety concerns to the Lead promptly
• Turn in materials, equipment, and unused literature at the end of each shift

Community Engagement

• Represent TTB professionally and respectfully in every interaction
• Answer basic voter questions or direct them to appropriate resources
• Follow all safety protocols, especially in inclement weather or unfamiliar areas

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided
• Comfortable walking outdoors for extended periods, including in heat or rain
• Reliable and punctual; able to commit to scheduled shifts
• Friendly, respectful communicator comfortable engaging strangers
• Reliable transportation to reach assigned canvassing sites

Compensation & Schedule

• Hourly position; estimated range $20–$25/hour depending on county and experience
• Schedule flexes around canvass season, with increased hours/shifts as Election Day approaches

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk extended distances and climb stairs throughout a shift
• Ability to carry canvassing bag/materials and work outdoors in varying weather conditions