NARAL Pro-Choice America Seeks
ADVOCACY/FUNDRAISING CANVASSERS
As the nation's leading pro-choice advocacy group, NARAL Pro-Choice America is dedicated to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom for all Americans, including abortion access.
Along with more than one million member activists from all 50 states and network of state affiliates, NARAL works to guarantee that each woman has access to the full range of reproductive freedoms. This means we're on the front lines in the fight to expand access to abortion, make contraception more affordable, prohibit discrimination against pregnant woman, and ensure all parents have access to paid leave. In recognition of our work defending the constitutional right to abortion, Fortune Magazine rated NARAL as "one of the top 10 advocacy groups in America."
At NARAL, we don't operate or litigate; we organize and mobilize. Working together, we push our friends to be bolder, lift up the champions fighting with us on the front line for true reproductive freedom, and we shine a spotlight of accountability on bad actors that works to impose their ideological agenda on others.
As the nation's leading pro-choice advocacy group, NARAL Pro-Choice America is dedicated to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom for all Americans, including abortion access.
Along with more than one million member activists from all 50 states and network of state affiliates, NARAL works to guarantee that each woman has access to the full range of reproductive freedoms. This means we're on the front lines in the fight to expand access to abortion, make contraception more affordable, prohibit discrimination against pregnant woman, and ensure all parents have access to paid leave. In recognition of our work defending the constitutional right to abortion, Fortune Magazine rated NARAL as "one of the top 10 advocacy groups in America."
At NARAL, we don't operate or litigate; we organize and mobilize. Working together, we push our friends to be bolder, lift up the champions fighting with us on the front line for true reproductive freedom, and we shine a spotlight of accountability on bad actors that works to impose their ideological agenda on others.
Summary
NARAL Pro-Choice America is hiring canvassers to support pro-choice candidates and promote pro-choice values in Washington, DC and around the nation. Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to reproductive rights and justice.
Location: Washington, DC
This position is: Temporary, Part Time (~15 hours per week); Hourly rate of $15/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Hours:
· 6pm-9pm EST Mon-Wed
· 9:30am-12:30pm EST Saturday shift
· Additional shifts available on occasion
Reports To: Canvass Manager
Responsibilities
- Engage with pro-choice supporters & voters in the District of Columbia.
- Educate members on pro-choice issues and candidates while conducting door canvasses, making phone calls, and maintaining a presence at advocacy events around DC.
- Serve as an ambassador for NARAL Pro-Choice America and consistently embody the values of the organization
- Attend Canvasser training in late May at NARAL offices in DC
· Meet reasonable number of door knocks per/shift dials per night, to be determined.
- Consistently show up on time for all weekly shifts (3 evenings a week + 1 weekend day)
Qualifications
- Positive attitude, detail-oriented, and highly motivated
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to memorize a short script and adjust as needed to audience
- Adaptable and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of culture competence - can work respectfully with people of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Awareness of the reproductive justice political landscape
- Understanding of general electoral and legislative processes
- Able to walk and sit for long periods of time
- Support of mission and philosophy of NARAL Pro-Choice America
- Previous canvassing experience (doors, phones or both) is preferred but not required
Application Process
NARAL Pro-Choice America does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To apply for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and 3 references to the Canvass Manager. Please include in your letter where you found this posting.
Email: organize@prochoiceamerica.org
Subject line: Advocacy/Fundraising Canvassers
Other Info
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
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