Community Canvasser

Job Description

Job Description

Higher Wages, Lower Rent Alliance is hiring Community Canvassers to join a progressive campaign in California’s 48th Congressional District for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections .

This position involves door-to-door canvassing , speaking directly with voters, persuasion, and mobilizing community members in support of progressive candidates and increased voter participation.

Qualifications

The Community Canvasser position is entry-level. No prior canvassing experience is required. Successful applicants should be:

• Punctual and reliable
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Strong communicators
• Outgoing and comfortable meeting and talking to new people
• Comfortable canvassing door-to-door
• Able to engage voters in meaningful conversations
• Interested in progressive issues and civic participation
• Passionate about voting and increasing voter turnout
• Available to work evenings and weekends

Terms of Employment

• Pay: $23.00 per hour
• Gas Stipend: $25.00
• Full-time position
• Part-time options available with a minimum of 3 eight-hour shifts per week
• Must be willing to canvass door-to-door
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends
• Temporary campaign position for the 2026 midterm elections
• Opportunities for advancement into leadership positions for canvassers who demonstrate strong performance and leadership skills

Schedule

The schedule is subject to change based on campaign needs:

• Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday – Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday & Friday: OFF

How to Apply

Please reply with your:

• Résumé
• Names, titles, and phone numbers of two professional references
• Current availability

Higher Wages, Lower Rent Alliance is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Join Higher Wages, Lower Rent Alliance and help us knock doors, talk directly with voters, and mobilize communities across California’s 48th Congressional District for the 2026 midterm elections!