Canvasser Job at New Virginia Majority, Richmond, VA

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  • New Virginia Majority
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

POSITION: 

Canvasser

POSITION TYPE:

Full-time or Part-time

LOCATION:

Richmond, VA

DESCRIPTION:

New Virginia Majority (NVM) is Virginia’s leading civic engagement organization that mobilizes and organizes people of all colors and backgrounds across the state. Our year-round approach to organizing involves mass scale voter outreach, linked to ongoing community organizing campaigns, intensive leadership development, and advocacy. NVM is currently expanding its team. We are seeking conscious and skilled individuals with a deep commitment to social change.

NVM is hiring organizers for its 2024 political voter outreach (C4). Organizers will have the opportunity to work as a part of a state-wide team raising awareness about NVM endorsed candidates and providing voters with the most up to date voting information. Positions are available in Richmond VA.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Direct voter conversations on phones, through texting and at doors.
  • Ensuring accurate and complete data is submitted 
  • Assisting Regional Field Director in meeting program goals as assigned

Required Skills:

  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • Willingness to learn new technological tools and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Ability to communicate across lines of difference
  • Self motivated, organized and able to work independently
  • Ability to work long, irregular hours
  • Alignment with NVM’s ideology and goals

COMPENSATION:

This is a seasonal position with both part time and full time positions. Canvassers are paid $20 per hour. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Please go to to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Please include the position name and preferred location.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to applicants whose candidacy is not being pursued. No phone calls please. 

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW:

New Virginia Majority (NVM), Virginia’s leading civic engagement organization, builds power in working-class communities of color across the Commonwealth. We organize around issues of racial, economic, and environmental justice year-round through mass political education, intensive leadership development, mobilization, and mass voter outreach. We fight for a Virginia that is just, democratic and environmentally sustainable. We are an equal opportunity employer.

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Seasonal work,

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