Paid Canvasser (1099 Contract)
Maria for 52 | Illinois State House District 52
About Maria Peterson
Maria Peterson is a first-generation American, a former attorney and small business owner, and
a longtime advocate for working families. As a lawyer she fought for coal miners with black lung
who were denied the benefits they had earned, and her work since has spanned public service,
grassroots organizing, housing, consumer protection, environmental advocacy, and education
equity. A mother of three and grandmother of two, she's deeply rooted in the communities of the
52nd District.
Maria is running on practical, people-first solutions: lowering taxes on the middle class,
expanding affordable housing, investing in mental health and gun safety, and protecting the
environment through smart infrastructure and clean energy. She believes every vote in
Springfield should reflect the values and voices of real people, not special interests. Election
Day is November 3rd.
About the District
The 52nd House District sits on the outer edge of the Chicago metro area and covers parts of
four counties: northwest Cook, southwest Lake, southeast McHenry, and a sliver of Kane. Once
farmland and weekend homes for city dwellers, it's now a predominantly suburban district that
includes Barrington, Wauconda, Algonquin, Cary, and Fox River Grove.
The Role
We're hiring paid canvassers to talk with voters across District 52 through Election Day. This is
direct voter contact work. You'll be at the doors most days, on the phones some evenings, and
helping bring new volunteers into the fold.
Door to door canvassing with voters in District 52
Phone banking voters in District 52
Volunteer engagement, including recruiting volunteers and helping them get comfortable on their first shift
What We're Looking For
1 to 2 years of campaign experience
1 to 2 years of door to door canvassing
Comfortable on your feet and outdoors in most weather
Reliable transportation, since the district spans four counties
Available evenings and weekends
Plus if you have it:
The Details
Classification: 1099 independent contractor
Pay: $18 to $20 per hour depending on experience, paid twice monthly
Hours: 40 per week, through November 3rd
Start date: as soon as possible
Reports to the Campaign Manager and Field Organizer
Based out of the campaign office at 50 Ela St, Barrington, IL 60010
To Apply
Email your resume, a short note about your canvassing experience, and 2 to 3 professional
references to Team@mariafor52.com with "Paid Canvasser" in the subject line.
Maria for 52 welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.