Rohit for Atlanta: Community Canvasser

LOCATION

GA

SALARY

20-22 / Hourly

COMPANY

Rohit for Atlanta

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through our online form linked here. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScexMhhkOHQW6li9nq-0_fjc9-UTjt6AQd7l317ikmSfaYLBw/viewform

JOB DESCRIPTION

Rohit for Atlanta is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Community Canvassers to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a passionate communicator with a strong work ethic and a drive for engaging with their community . Community Canvassers will be responsible for informing community members about our campaign, gathering feedback, and encouraging participation in our election. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Engage with community members directly at their homes by knocking doors.

  • Clearly and concisely articulate our mission, goals, and overall campaign.

  • Distribute informational materials, such as flyers and brochures.

  • Answer questions and address concerns from the public.

  • Collect pledge to vote cards at doors/events.

  • Maintain accurate records of interactions and feedback using campaign tools (I.e, MiniVan, G-Suite, Mobilize, etc) 

  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to achieve outreach goals.

  • When necessary, assist with office duties/management. 

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • A sense of urgency for the task at hand. 

  • Ability to articulate information clearly and respectfully.

  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

  • Strong active listening skills and ability to respond to diverse viewpoints.

  • Resilience and persistence in the face of rejection.

  • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods in various weather conditions.

  • Prior experience in sales, customer service, or community outreach is a plus.

  • Experience in canvassing or other organizing methods is a plus.

  • A sense of humor is a huge plus! 

  • Reliable transportation is required.