Michigan Field Canvasser

Part Time | Application Deadline: 09/07/2024 12:00pm

Emgage MI is looking to hire field canvassers for the 2024 general elections. The field canvassers will be responsible for conducting voter education to the Muslim community through door-to-door canvassing with the team, attending weekly in person meetings, and driving to various locations in Wayne county. Ideal candidates are highly reliable, goal-oriented, outgoing, enjoy person-to-person contact, and are passionate about engaging voters. Field canvassers must be available on weekends and some weekdays and evenings. Additionally, canvassers must have reliable transportation to travel between different locations for site-based and door-to-door outreach. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Attend 2-4 mandatory meetings and trainings
  • Attend mandatory weekly Saturday meetings in person 
  • Work a minimum of 10-15 hours per week
  • Drive to various assigned neighborhoods to canvass
  • Effectively engage residents in deep conversations around voting rights (training and materials provided)
  • Responsible for completing the door-knocking lists, and recording the data of these voters in the MiniVan app. 
  • Ensuring and maintaining canvass data integrity
  • Collecting stories, videos, photos, and other multimedia 
  • Reporting any feedback to supervisor
  • Working in various weather conditions
  • Must be available to work early election days (in Michigan that can be at least 9 days before the election: Oct 26 – Nov 3rd) AND election day (Nov 5th)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Experience in a leadership position
  • Canvassing experience preferred
  • Must have reliable smartphone
  • Must be available on weekends and some weekday evenings 
  • Strong commitment and enthusiasm for engaging our Muslim American community
  • Ability to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, class, ability, citizenship status, or other identities. Must understand how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work. 
  • Ability to thrive and work collaboratively with a team.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit the following to Lena Alhanooti  via email, lalhanooti@emgageusa.org:

  • Resume
  • Optional Cover letter

Employment Type : Contracted Part time 20 hours a week. Employment dates: 9/7/2024-11/6/2024

Compensation: Starting at $20 an hour + $15 per week gas stipend