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Paid Canvassing Jobs - Field Representatives (Davenport Metro Area) (Davenport, Ia)
compensation: 20-25Per Hour
employment type: full-time
Progressive Turnout Project seeks Field Representatives (Full and Part Time)
Salary: $20 - $25/hour (Full and Part Time Available)
Start Date: Hiring Immediately
End Date: 11/3/2020
APPLY HERE (no emails please!): https://careers-progressiveturnoutproject.icims.com/jobs/1041/field-representative-%28davenport-metro-area%2c-iowa%29/job
Position Summary: Progressive Turnout Project seeks applicants for Field Representative roles in targeted races across the country. This is a great entry-level position for people of all backgrounds who have a passion for politics. Field Representatives will mobilize likely progressive voters in an effort to increase turnout in this crucial election.
Field Representatives are the face of PTP’s effort to connect with targeted progressive voters and get them to the polls. The ideal candidate is comfortable going door-to-door in a variety of neighborhoods to have conversations with likely progressive voters. On-the-job training in messaging and voter contact techniques will be provided.
Compensation offered will be commensurate with experience. Full-time employees are eligible for employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, 401(k), and student loan stipend. Full- and part-time employees are eligible for public transportation stipend, paid time off, and paid holidays.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Progressive Turnout Project is committed to the safety of our employees and the communities where we work. As this public health crisis unfolds, we are monitoring federal and local guidelines to determine when and how to safely engage voters at their door. Please be aware that while we are dedicated to launching our programs as soon as possible, hiring timelines and position responsibilities are subject to change in response to public health needs.
There are no formal education requirements for this position. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Communicate with assigned voters in a community via door-to-door canvassing, text messaging, and phone calls, in accordance with PTP messaging guidance
Secure commitments to vote and assist voters in making a plan to vote
Accurately record the results of all attempted outreach in accordance with PTP data standards
Utilize social media to promote PTP’s work in the community
Maintain professionalism and sincerity at all times, especially when communicating with voters
Other duties as needed
You will be a good fit if:
You have a passion for progressive politics
You have strong verbal communication skills
You have the ability to meet deadlines and goals
You have access to a vehicle (position requires frequent travel within assigned territory)
Preferred but not required:
You have previous political canvassing experience, either as staff or volunteer
You’re bilingual or fluent in Spanish
PTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is PTP’s policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to age, color, creed, disability, economic status, ethnic identity, gender identity, national origin race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veterans status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.