Progressive Candidate for Congress : Canvasser/Organizer

LOCATION

IL

SALARY

$20/hr / Hourly

COMPANY

Progressive Candidate for Congress

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1) Please send your resume to [email protected]. 2) We are not requesting cover letters. 3) After we review your resume we will schedule an interview.

APPLICATION LINK

[email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • About the Candidate 

  • The candidate is a progressive running for Congress. The candidate seeks to make change from the ground up and build a people powered movement to push Congress to enact progressive change. 

  • Some policy highlights are: 

  • Free and universal early childhood education

  • Medicare for All

  • Transition to a 100% renewable energy system

  • About the Job

  • Canvassers and organizers are the lifeblood of our campaign. We depend on them to organize our voters and volunteers. Everyday they power our campaign to victory. 

  • Your responsibilities will vary depending on the day. Some examples of tasks a canvasser/organizer might do are: 

  • Phonebanking

  • Canvassing communities

  • Email and text based organizing

  • Educating voters

  • Job Requirements: 

  • We are looking for people who are kind, compassionate, and devoted to progressive change. If this describes you, then welcome! 

  • We need you to be able to: 

  • Stand and walk up to 5 hours a day.

  • Walk up and down stairs. 

  • The job can be part-time or full-time depending on your personal preference.

  • If your political experience is limited, fear not, we will provide you all the training you need to get up to speed.