Position Summary
The Community Outreach Canvasser is the face of TTB's Field & Outreach Program, going door-to-door within assigned neighborhoods to engage voters, share program messaging, and collect accurate contact/response data. This role is the frontline of the GOTV effort building trust with community members through respectful, informed, neighbor-to-neighbor conversations.
Key Responsibilities
Field Canvassing
- Canvass assigned routes/turf door-to-door within the scheduled shift
- Deliver approved messaging and materials (literature/lit) accurately and respectfully
- Meet daily door-count and contact goals set by the Lead/Canvass Manager
Data & Reporting
- Log every door knocked and voter interaction accurately using the canvassing app MiniVan.
- Report any access issues, refusals, or safety concerns to the Lead promptly
- Turn in materials, equipment, and unused literature at the end of each shift
Community Engagement
- Represent TTB professionally and respectfully in every interaction
- Answer basic voter questions or direct them to appropriate resources
- Follow all safety protocols, especially in inclement weather or unfamiliar areas
Qualifications
- No prior experience required; training provided
- Comfortable walking outdoors for extended periods, including in heat or rain
- Reliable and punctual; able to commit to scheduled shifts
- Friendly, respectful communicator comfortable engaging strangers
- Reliable transportation to reach assigned canvassing sites
Compensation & Schedule
- Hourly position; estimated range $20–$25/hour depending on county and experience
- Schedule flexes around canvass season, with increased hours/shifts as Election Day approaches
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk extended distances and climb stairs throughout a shift
- Ability to carry canvassing bag/materials and work outdoors in varying weather conditions