Campaign Canvasser [California]

Job Description

Job Description

Nuevo Field Campaigns is hiring Paid Canvassers to engage voters and communities through direct voter contact programs supporting Democratic campaigns, advocacy organizations, labor unions, and issue-based initiatives.

We are looking for outgoing, driven individuals who are passionate about community engagement and making a meaningful impact.

If you enjoy talking with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to help build stronger communities through grassroots organizing, we'd love to hear from you.

We are hiring Canvassers at the rate of $25 per hour. Full-time canvassers completing 40 hours a week will also receive a $125/week health stipend (=$28/hr approx equivalent).

Canvassers must be able to commit to at least six 4-hour shifts per week.

This position is ideal for individuals with experience in canvassing, customer service, sales, organizing, or community outreach. Previous political experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete all required onboarding and training.
• Conduct door-to-door voter outreach using campaign messaging and voter engagement scripts.
• Engage community members through canvassing, phone banking, text messaging, and event outreach as assigned.
• Educate voters on candidates, issues, ballot initiatives, or advocacy campaigns while encouraging civic participation.
• Accurately record voter interactions using mobile devices and field reporting applications.
• Meet daily voter contact and quality goals established by program leadership.
• Participate in regular team meetings, trainings, and coaching sessions.
• Complete daily reports and maintain accurate records of voter contact activities.
• Represent Nuevo Field Campaigns and our clients with professionalism, integrity, and respect at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public through customer service, hospitality, retail, sales, community outreach, education, or social services is preferred.
• Previous canvassing or organizing experience is a plus but not required. Paid training is provided.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable engaging with diverse communities and having conversations with voters.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Ability to meet daily performance goals.
• Comfortable walking and standing for extended periods while canvassing.
• Ability to carry campaign materials weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to use a smartphone or tablet and learn field reporting software.
• Reliable transportation to assigned staging locations.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as program schedules require.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or other language proficiency is a plus.

Requirements

• 18+ years old
• Bilingual - Spanish preferred
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Smartphone required with access to data usage
• Has access to reliable transportation
• Available 12+ hours a week

Work Location

Field Organizers work primarily in the communities they are assigned to engage. Programs may be based from local offices, staging locations, or temporary field offices, depending on the project. Travel within the assigned region may be required.

Reliable transportation is required.

About Nuevo Field Campaigns

Nuevo Field Campaigns is a nationally recognized, all-women-led, 100% minority-owned consulting firm specializing in direct voter contact, field organizing, and campaign communications. We partner with Democratic campaigns, labor organizations, advocacy groups, and nonprofit organizations to build culturally competent programs that engage voters, strengthen communities, and deliver measurable results.

Our team has led successful paid canvassing, voter registration, ballot cure, signature collection, and GOTV programs across the country, helping elect candidates and advance progressive causes at the local, state, and federal levels.

We are committed to building teams that reflect the communities we serve. We strongly encourage women, people of color, bilingual applicants, and individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Please note that all employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.