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Canvasser Position Announcement
Supervisor: Jacob Foster, Political and State Policy Manager
Start Date: Positions start April 1, 2024 or on a rolling basis according to need.
Hours/Duration: Approximately 15-30 hours/week through November 7, 2024;
flexible schedule
Location: Missoula, MT
Compensation: $22/hour; $500 to $1,000 completion bonus; cell phone stipend,
travel reimbursement
About Wild Montana Action Fund:
Wild Montana Action Fund (WMAF) was established in 2019 with the goal of building the political power necessary for protecting and conserving public lands and wild places across the state by elevating the voices of Montanans who cherish our outdoor way of life.
Summary of Position:
WMAF will hire a team of canvassers this election season. This team will (1) conduct outreach to voters in order to advance public land conservation by electing public land champions to public office and reforming our elections and (2) assist in the implementation of a voter engagement plan to encourage Montanans to vote in support of public lands in the general election. The primary activity of these positions will be door-to-door canvassing in and around Missoula. Additionally, this position will support Wild Montana Action Fund’s get-out-the-vote (GOTV) efforts through phone calls and texting.
This is a temporary part-time position employed by Wild Montana Action Fund.
Employees will have the flexibility to choose one or more evening shifts to work according to their schedules and our canvassing needs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Canvass door-to-door to talk to Montana voters about pro-public lands candidates running for elected office and issues that impact public lands, including reforming our elections.
Assist staff in developing a voter engagement plan to encourage public land supporters to vote in line with their public land values.
Implement all aspects of voter engagement organizing in Western Montana, including signature gathering for ballot initiatives, collecting pledge-to-vote postcards; educating young people about public lands issues; and conducting GOTV activities such as phone banks, text banks, and door-to-door and event canvassing.
Perform regular data entry and data quality control.
Assist staff by informing election-related content and implementing communication strategies.
Qualifications/Abilities:
A commitment to the mission and vision of Wild Montana Action Fund
Previous organizing or canvassing experience preferred
Ability to productively work with a variety of groups, individuals, and personalities
Basic computer proficiency is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work outside in potentially inclement weather
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Ability to travel outside of Missoula with some overnight travel.
Valid United States driver’s license and ability to be insured are required
HIRING TIMELINE
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis as applications are submitted.
HOW TO APPLY
Email a resume and cover letter to operations director Laura Parr via Craigslist Mail Relay. Cover letters should describe pertinent professional and personal experiences, including volunteer experience that is relevant to the duties of this position. Please include “Canvasser Position” in the subject line when applying.
Wild Montana Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We work to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, compensation, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant based on identity, including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, parental status, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, religion, disability and/or veteran's status. Applicants of all identities are encouraged to apply.
