James Mercer for North Carolina Senate: Canvassing Fellow

LOCATION

NC

SALARY

22 / Hourly

COMPANY

James Mercer for North Carolina Senate

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please email your resume and a short blurb about why you are interested in this position to Danielle Ryan at Danielle@VoteJamesMercer.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Overview/ Responsibilites

● No prior campaign experience is necessary to apply for or serve in this role, though

candidates with demonstrated experience in politics, organizing, or issue advocacy will

receive priority consideration.

● You are at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the USA

● You are comfortable knocking doors and talking to voters

● You are committed to the success of the campaign on which you work

● You plan to continue in your role through Election Day, November 5, 2024

● You can manage multiple tasks, relationships & responsibilities at once

● You have a Gmail account and are proficient with Google Suite products

● Meet weekly and monthly goals and program benchmarks as defined by NCSDC

 

Required Skills & Qualifications

● Comfortable walking long distances

● Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and clearly communicate

● Flexible, adaptable, team player with a solutions-oriented mindset

● Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

● Access to a vehicle, as well as a valid driver’s license

● Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends closer to the

election

This is a part time position with the James Mercer Campaign, beginning September 3rd and

concluding November 5th- Election Day 2024. Canvassing Fellows will be paid $22 hourly. This

role will be based in person in North Carolina Senate District 11, which includes Rocky Mount,

Nashville, Louisberg, Henderson, and more rural parts of Eastern North Carolina, and the ability

to work remotely will not be available. This will include a significant amount of driving.