[GAINPOWER.org: Jobs That Are Left] Part-Time Paid Canvass Position in NYC for Sandy for Council (HOURLY)

February 19, 2021

[GAINPOWER.org: Jobs That Are Left] Part-Time Paid Canvass Position in NYC for Sandy for Council (HOURLY)

Sandy for Council  - Paid Canvasser ($18/hour)

The Sandy for Council campaign is looking for hourly paid canvassers help in our petitioning efforts. Paid canvassers will be responsible for talking to voters and collecting signatures in order to ensure Sandy gets on the primary ballot on June 22nd. This role will be expected to interact regularly face-to-face with voters, volunteers, or community partners. If needed, health and safety training and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided. Apply HERE

Expected Hours of Work

Paid Canvassers may be required to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights. A minimum of 2-3 in-person shifts a week is required.

You may be required to work in different weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold.

About Sandy Nurse

Sandy Nurse is a community organizer running for New York City Council in District 37. Sandy is an Afro-Latina, born in Panama to an immigrant father and raised by a single mother. Sandy is the founder of BK ROT, a co-founder of the Mayday Space, a direct action organizer, and a carpenter. She has spent nearly a decade working to create the alternative institutions we need for positive social change while confronting power. 

Paid Canvasser Responsibilities

  • Door-to-door canvassing is an essential function of this job; in-person direct voter contact required

  • Adhere to all health and safety protocols and procedures

  • Attend one virtual canvass training to learn the skills needed to effectively canvass

  • Attend at least two 4 hour shifts of petition canvassing at one of our staging locations in District 37

Qualifications

  • Candidate must be a registered voter in New York and 18 years or older

  • Availability for 2-3 (4 hour) shifts between March 2nd and 4th required

  • Demonstrate commitment to a progressive and grassroots campaign

  • Self-motivated and dedicated, with a proven ability to work independently under pressure and overcome obstacles

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

  • Bilingual in any languages preferred

  • Candidates with residency in CD 37 preferred

  • Proof of negative covid test required

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a registered Democrat in the state of New York and 18+ years old to apply.

COVID PRECAUTIONS:

Remote interview + training process; Personal protective equipment provided or required; Social distancing guidelines in place; Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.


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