Location: Nassau County, Long Island
Grossman Solutions, working with Healthcare Education Project, is hiring Campaign Canvassers to talk with voters in an outreach campaign against the proposed federal cuts to medicaid in New York’s 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts. This is in Nassau County on Long Island.
The ideal candidate is outgoing, engaging, driven and wants to make a difference in their community. If you are a people-person and you love a fast-paced environment, then this job is for you.
We are hiring Canvassers at the rate of $25 per hour. Full-time canvassers completing 40 hours a week will also receive a $125/week health stipend (=$28/hr approx equivalent).
All canvassers must commit to at least six 4-hour shifts per week.
This position is ideal for someone with prior canvass, sales, or community outreach experience.
Job Responsibilities
Successfully complete required training
Use scripts to communicate with members of the community
Talk with voters through door-to-door canvassing, phone calls and texting to talk with people about politics and encouraging them to contact their Congressional representative about proposed cuts to Medicaid
Accurately enter data collected from voters into database on a mobile device/tablet
Participate in phone banking to follow up with voters about your conversations with them
Carefully complete daily reports
Represent the campaign with the highest degree of professionalism and ethical conduct
Participate in ongoing training sessions and team meetings
Qualifications
Experience working with the public such as customer service, restaurants, sales, brand ambassador, community outreach, or social service
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time while canvassing door-to-door
Ability to transport and carry materials and equipment (10-15 lbs)
Previous canvass experience is helpful, but not required as training will be provided to all employees
Ability to follow script and meet daily goals
Interest in politics
Ability to connect with diverse communities and move people to action
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary
Proven ability to be flexible and work in a fast-moving environment
Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends
Must be able to use a smartphone/ tablet and learn how to use a database app
Must have access to reliable transportation
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Location
Canvassers will work in the field and be based out of our office in Westbury, NY. Canvassers will be required to travel throughout Nassau County.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Grossman Solutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. Grossman Solutions does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.