Job Title: Southwest Colorado Canvasser (Temporary)
Reports to: SW Colorado Project Lead
Location: Montezuma County, CO
Position Overview
Open Answer is an integrity-driven 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization committed to community outreach, connection, and empowerment. We achieve this by connecting with people face-to-face at their homes on behalf of candidates, issues, and advocacy organizations that share our values. Open Answer Mobilize, our 501(c)(3), non-political and non-partisan arm, mobilizes community members around civic engagement, conducts qualitative and quantitative survey collection to inform policy recommendations, and connects eligible residents to direct services.
Position Overview: An Open Answer canvasser is part of a team who interacts with people to support the mission-driven purpose of our clients.
Preferred qualifications: We are looking for resilient, outgoing people interested in making a difference in the world. Successful canvassers need excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, projecting a friendly demeanor, and the ability to share data succinctly. No particular educational attainment or experience is required.
Compensation: This is an hourly wage position, and the compensation ranges from $25 per hour, depending on the project. We also offer incentive or bonus payments for many projects.
Job Duties:
Communicate with people by knocking on their door, or saying hello on the street, or calling or texting them. Canvassers may be engaging people to raise money, turn them out to vote, activating people on a policy issue, or performing research through asking questions. A canvasser’s tasks may change from day-to-day, according to geography, method of contact, or client.
Accurately tracking data from the individual conversations that happen during canvassing. Often, this will mean using the Voter Activation Network (VAN), but might include other programs like Excel, etc.
Maintaining client confidentiality and following all prescribed procedures for safeguarding data.
Participate in training and debrief sessions to help improve the team’s work.
Canvassing can entail physical activity, including having to move from door to door and/or station oneself at a particular location to speak with people.
Manage time effectively to achieve specific goals within a prescribed time period.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and answer the following questions outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to: https://openanswer.bamboohr.com/careers/26
1) Do you have canvassing/ community outreach experience? Please tell us about it.
2) How would you navigate a conversation with someone where they have a different perspective than you?