Voter Registration Canvassers for Planned Parenthood

Campaign Staff Needed Immediately - $20.00/hr + bonuses 

Hiring Immediately - $20.00-$22.00/hr + bonuses

Full-time & Part-time

 

Now more than ever, it is imperative that people uplift their voices at the ballot box to vote for the change that they want to see in their communities. In order to ensure more people participate in key elections, we are working with Planned Parenthood to register voters across Michigan. Our campaign will be talking to potential voters to educate them on the importance of their vote. We’ll engage with potential voters in busy public places in their communities to help them register to vote. Our goal is to register and mobilize new voters in Michigan that will help ensure that all voices are being heard.

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy,  and Social Enterprise.

Get paid well! Canvass positions start at $20.00/hour. Leadership positions start at $22.00/hour. We offer overtime pay, shift bonuses, paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals.

 

Locations: Flint, Michigan, and Detroit, Michigan

We are hiring immediately, all positions run through June 7th with possibilities for advancement afterwards. Shifts run from 11:15 AM-6:30 PM on weekdays and weekends with the possibility to work part-time or full-time

Canvasser Responsibilities ($20.00/hr):

• Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner
• Deliver a compelling campaign message, and collect complete survey answers from voters
• Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills
• Strictly follow the campaign's safety protocols, including the use of PPE and compliance with daily health and safety guidelines

Team Leader Responsibilities ($22.00/hr):

• The Canvasser Responsibilities plus:
• Manage a small group of canvassers out in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day and debriefing with them at the end of the day
• Ensure each canvasser has all of the materials they need to be safe and successful
• Assist directors with canvasser training and administrative work

The ideal candidate:

• Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy
• Strong communication skills; you should enjoy working with other people and be willing and excited to speak with everyone
• Hard worker who will stay motivated to engage as many people as possible
• Open to new challenges and are interested in building their campaign skills
• Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community
• Prior canvassing experience is preferred, but not required.

Pay: $20.00/hr for canvassers and $22.00/hr for Team Leaders. We offer paid training, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. All full-time staff have the option to opt into our company healthcare plan. 

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply.