Voter Contact Canvasser

PROMO is seeking motivated Voter Contact Canvassers to support our grassroots voter engagement efforts across St. Louis, MO. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, outgoing communicator who is passionate about civic engagement and committed to mobilizing voters in flippable districts towards progressive representation. 

Canvassers are on the front lines of our campaign operations, having direct conversations with voters to inform, persuade, and mobilize support for pro-LGBTQ+ candidates in order to increase the number of allies and LGBTQ+ champions in the General Assembly.

Frequently cited statistics show that femme, trans, and nonbinary people, as well as other structurally marginalized groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. PROMO encourages you to break that statistic and apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. PROMO’s team engages in hard work and heart work and the leadership team values authenticity, empathy, compassion, and kindness — we’re a close-knit team that works together regularly. We look forward to reviewing your application.

WHO WE ARE: 

PROMO is Missouri’s LGBTQ+ public policy and advocacy organization. We are committed to using an intersectional approach in our work. PROMO’s work focuses on macro-level systems change and our success is inherently tied to the collective liberation of all oppressed peoples. 

Our Vision: Missouri is a state in which LGBTQ+ people – every demographic, race, ethnicity, zip code, and experience – are valued and thriving.

Our Mission: PROMO confronts systemic inequities to liberate the full spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination and oppression.

About the Role
As a Voter Contact Canvasser you'll play a critical role in the democratic process through face-to-face voter engagement. Responsibilities typically include delivering campaign messages and building lasting support for candidates in our community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-person voter outreach through door-to-door canvassing
• Deliver persuasive, accurate messaging about candidates
• Record daily data and submit reports to program leadership
• Consistently meet or exceed outreach and engagement goals
• Represent PROMO with professionalism and integrity
• Attend trainings and team meetings to stay aligned on strategy and talking points
• Build positive relationships with voters to strengthen community trust
• Follow the campaign’s safety protocols

The Ideal Candidate:

• Able to work a minimum of 4 shifts per week for 6 weeks, including weekday evenings and weekends
• Excellent verbal communication skills and comfort engaging strangers
• Reliable, goal-oriented, able to work independently 
• Willing and able to canvass outdoors for extended periods in varying weather
• Prior experience in canvassing, sales, customer service, or community organizing a plus, not required
• Strong belief in progressive values and civic participation
• Capable of meeting deadlines and performance targets

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. 

Note: Employees must be eligible to work in the U.S. Upon hire, canvassers will be required to present original, and unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete the I-9 form verification. Access to a drivers license and reliable vehicle are required. 

Get paid well! Canvassing positions are paid at $24/hour with paid training for the first 2 days. We offer mileage reimbursement, shift bonuses, and paid training.