Canvasser-Durham County

Status: Temporary, Part-Time (up to 20 hours per week)

Pay: $25 per hour 

Reports to: Canvass Lead

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the end of October, 2026 

About the organizations: North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to fostering community among Asian Americans and allies in North Carolina through civic engagement, leadership development, grassroots mobilization and political participation. NCAAT in Action is a 501c(4) committed to supporting equity and justice for all by building political power among Asian Americans and allies in North Carolina through voter education, progressive advocacy, and leadership development.

About the Positions: NCAAT & NCAAT in Action are looking for passionate, socially confident, reliable individuals to be advocates and champions for political themes of social justice and local issues for our community. This is a temporary seasonal position that will run through from Spring till Election day depending on performance.

As a Canvasser, you will engage with voters in thoughtful, one-on-one conversations to help change attitudes and perspectives around key issues and candidates. You will build rapport, listen to personal stories, and gently challenge existing beliefs with the goal of fostering long-term behavioral change. This is a unique and highly impactful role that focuses on emotional engagement rather than simply persuading or educating voters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage Voters: Initiate in person conversations with voters, creating a welcoming and non-judgmental space for them to express their views and experiences.
• Build Relationships: Use active listening techniques to understand individuals’ personal stories and emotional connections to issues.
• Have Meaningful Conversations: Ask open ended questions to explore their views on key issues and introduce information or alternative perspectives to encourage deeper reflection.
• Collaborate: Work closely with other team members to share insights and adjust strategy as needed based on the feedback gathered from canvassing efforts.
• Promote Campaign Goals: Ensure that campaign goals are met by shifting voter attitudes and increasing support for the campaign or cause.
• Time management: Be on-time, manage your conversations at the doors, Respond to other canvassers in a timely manner, update and communicate with your leads as needed.
• Quality Control: Make sure to follow all canvass best practices and data quality standards are being followed.

Qualifications:

• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to build rapport quickly and communicate empathetically and persuasively.
• Active Listening: Comfortable listening deeply to others without interrupting or making judgments.
• Open-Mindedness: Willingness to engage with people who may hold very different views, and the ability to be non-judgmental and respectful of diverse perspectives.
• Patience and Persistence: This work can be slow and requires staying patient as you navigate complex conversations and change attitudes over time.
• Passion for Social Change: A strong desire to promote social justice, political reform, and/or other causes the campaign is working toward.
• Requirements: Must be familiar with MiniVAN
• MUST own and operate their own vehicle, and a working cell phone with service. 

NCAAT in Action is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, or disability. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others from historically marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.