Lifeline Field Canvasser - Telecommunications Enrollment Specialist
Location: Pontiac, MI
Flexible/Remote Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
About Us:
Join our passionate team at Spark Pontiac as a Lifeline Field Canvasser, dedicated to bridging the digital divide by connecting eligible individuals to vital telecommunications services through government-supported programs. Our mission is to ensure that no household is left behind in today's digital world, promoting community connection and empowerment.
Role Overview:
We are looking for enthusiastic and community-driven individuals to join our team as Canvassers. This role focuses on engaging with community members through door-to-door outreach and event participation, providing education and assistance with enrollment in essential telecommunications programs.
Compensation:
Earn $24.75 for each successful enrollment, reflecting your crucial role in our mission to uplift communities through connectivity.
Receive an additional $5 bonus for each enrollment, including a successful email address capture.
As an independent contractor, enjoy the liberty to shape your earnings and schedule.
Responsibilities:
Perform door-to-door outreach and participate in community events to educate and enroll individuals in the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Ensure potential participants fully understand program benefits and enrollment criteria.
Accurately record engagement, enrollment, and follow-up activities, maintaining high compliance and customer service standards.
Agents may also conduct events in addition to door-to-door engagements to increase program awareness and participation.
How it Works:
Agents collect devices each morning and return them by 7 PM each day.
No minimum quotas are required; however, device allocation is based on consistent performance.
Work hours are flexible, allowing agents to choose the days that suit them best, fostering a balance between professional and personal life.
Earnings Potential:
Your initiative and engagement directly translate to your earnings. Our agents typically facilitate 8 to 10 enrollments daily. Without including the email bonus, your earning potential is as follows:
Daily Earnings: $197 - $247.50
Weekly Earnings (5-day week): $985 - $1,237.50
These figures highlight base earnings, with additional bonuses for email captures and the potential to increase earnings through higher enrollment numbers.
Ideal Candidate:
Strong communicator with the ability to connect and engage with a diverse audience.
Self-driven, with the discipline to work independently and the motivation to make a significant community impact.
Committed to ethical practices and thorough in providing program information.
Previous experience in canvassing, community outreach, or similar roles is preferred but not required.
Why Join Us?
As a Canvasser with Spark Pontiac, you're more than an enrollment specialist; you're a community hero, providing an invaluable resource that connects and enriches lives. This is an opportunity to earn significant income while profoundly impacting your community.
Please Note: This position offers compensation based on enrollments, not a salary or hourly wage, offering you the flexibility and potential for substantial earnings based on your engagement and success in the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $985.00 - $1,237.50 per week
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
On-the-job training
Compensation package:
1099 contract
Bonus opportunities
Commission only
Commission pay
Uncapped commission
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute: Pontiac, MI 48342 (Required)
Ability to Relocate: Pontiac, MI 48342: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel: 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Instructions:
If you're ready to make a difference and drive change within your community, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your motivation for this role and any relevant experience, and answer the application questions. Please submit your resume and completed application questions via email at info@sparkpontiac.com
Application Question(s):
Why are you interested in an outdoor, door-to-door role, and how does this environment suit your strengths?
Can you explain why a compensation-based role appeals to you over a traditional salary-based position?
Would you describe yourself as being motivated by the opportunity to increase your earnings based on your performance? Please provide an example.
What is the highest number of sales you achieved in a single day/week/month in your last sales position?
Do you have experience with door-to-door sales? If yes, please describe one of your most memorable experiences and what you learned from it
Are you familiar with the Lifeline program? If so, what do you think is the most important aspect of educating potential customers about this program?
Have you or someone you know ever utilized the Lifeline service? If so, how has that experience shaped your understanding of its impact on the community?
