Meridian Strategies is looking for canvassers who are outgoing, personable, and eager to canvass on a political campaign in Syracuse, Utica, Cortland, Baldwinsville, Auburn, and Liverpool.
Description:
We are knocking on doors to persuade residents to vote for our candidates in preparation for the General Election.
Shifts will run seven days a week until Election Day, November 5th. Pay is $25/hr.
Monday through Friday the shifts run 4PM to 8PM; Saturdays and Sundays the shifts run from 11AM to 3PM. There is a possibility of double shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
Canvassers are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, but are encouraged to sign up for more.
There is a 3-strike policy to curtail flaking on scheduled shifts, for lateness, and for underperformance.
Canvasser performance is evaluated based on the number of doors knocked in a single shift as well as the number of interactions that result in support for the candidate.
Canvassers will arrive 30 minutes early on the day of their first shift to go through training.
Qualifications:
Personable, outgoing, can easily talk to strangers
Can take and follow instructions quickly
Proficient in data entry
Bilingual preferred
A car is required, as you will be on the move
Comfortable talking about politics