Political Canvasser

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 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 preferred 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

Preferred

• Familiarity with or strong ties to the local community
• Experience using Google Docs, Google Sheets, PDI Mobile Connect, or similar tools

Schedule & Duration

First Training / Onboarding Date: August 2026

Schedule:

• Monday–Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Expectations:

• Team members must work a minimum of 20 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

• $29/hour (part-time)
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites
• Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact in the community

Location

Woodland Hills, CA