[GAINPOWER.org: Jobs That Are Left] NYC Canvassing Project Lead - Underdog Strategies

December 9, 2020

[GAINPOWER.org: Jobs That Are Left] NYC Canvassing Project Lead - Underdog Strategies

Job Description

As a Project Lead, you will be responsible for running point on the petitioning process for candidates throughout New York City. You will manage and train a team of canvassers to collect petition signatures to ensure candidates are able to appear on the ballot for 2021 Democratic primary. This is a wonderful opportunity for politically engaged New Yorkers to begin working professionally in our city's politics and shaping its future.

Apply here. Applicants can reach out to Max Davidson at hello@underdogs.nyc with any questions.

Responsibilities

  • Support with the hiring, training, scheduling, and management of canvassers. 

  • Offering consistent coaching to petitioners during the shift and modeling best practices

  • Track daily schedules, payroll and submission of weekly timesheets

  • Assist and facilitate canvasser training and administrative work 

  • Manage collection and quality control of all petitions and data

  • Ensure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be safe and successful

  • Collect petitions during shift to supplement the full team's efforts

Qualifications

  • Registered Democrat in New York State (or willing and able to register as one)

  • Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends

  • Strong communications skills and the ability to work independently

  • Prior canvassing or customer service experience, ideally 1+ years

  • Experience leading diverse teams

  • Passion for electing community leaders to local elected office

  • Spanish fluency is a big plus

Compensation

$25 per hour alongside a travel subsidy. You should expect to work five days per week for 30-35 hours per week. Depending on our needs, we may be able to offer project leads an additional 5-10 hours of work per week.

COVID-19 Considerations

This job requires you to interact with the public outdoors. We are committed to providing PPE to all of our team members and creating an individualized COVID-19 plan if needed.

About Underdog Strategies

Underdog is a strategic New York City political consulting firm founded with the mission of empowering local communities, grassroots advocacy and political candidates. Since our inception, we have worked with progressive candidates for elected offices, anti-violence initiatives, and schools desperately in need of funding. Our clients are primarily in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tri-state area.


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