Canvasser for Reproductive Rights - Planned Parenthood

The Outreach Team • Part-time • Durham, NC, US • $21 - $23 / hour • 1w ago

Community Canvassers and Team Leaders - Protect Reproductive Rights - Planned Parenthood

Hiring Immediately - $21-23/hr + bonuses

Full-time & Part-time

People’s right to abortion care is under attack. People, not the courts and lawmakers, should decide what is best for themselves and their families. Our campaign will be rallying support for Planned Parenthood to make sure it has the resources it needs, not just to advocate for reproductive rights, but to continue to provide the critical reproductive healthcare that North Carolinians need.

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise.

Get paid well! Canvass positions start at $21/hour. Leadership positions start at $23/hour. We offer overtime pay, driver bonuses, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.

Locations: Durham, NC / Columbus, OH / Denver, CO / Indianapolis, IN

We are hiring immediately. Shifts run from 12PM - 9PM weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time.

Canvasser Responsibilities ($21/hr):

Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
Deliver a compelling campaign message while meeting fundraising standards.
Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
Strictly follow the campaign's safety protocols, including the use of PPE and compliance with daily health and safety guidelines

Team Leader Responsibilities ($23/hr):

The Canvasser Responsibilities plus:
Manage a small group of canvassers out in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day and debriefing with them at the end of the day
Ensure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be safe and successful
Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work

The Ideal Candidate

Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy
Strong communication skills; you should enjoy working with other people and be willing and excited to speak with everyone
Hard worker who will stay motivated to engage as many people as possible
Open to new challenges and are interested in building their campaign skills
Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community
Prior canvassing experience is not required, but nice to have!

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.