JOB DESCRIPTION: CANVASSER

Canvassers will empower Montanans and amplify their voices by engaging them at their doors during the ongoing election cycle. Canvassers will be part of a local team committed to protecting Montana values by electing pro-conservation candidates. This is an excellent opportunity for those wanting to get more engaged and shape the future of Montana.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Knocking on voters’ doors to have guided conversations about endorsed candidates and conservation issues
Phone banking to have guided conversations with voters about endorsed candidates and conservation issues
With training provided, entering accurate data about voters and conversations in the canvassing database
Being responsive to feedback from the Regional Organizer and assisting with administrative tasks related to canvassing

QUALIFICATIONS

A strong commitment to MCV’s mission and goals
Clear verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the public and your canvassing team
Experience following detailed directions and proactively seeking feedback from a supervisor
Ability to learn and share important information with the public with excellent attention to detail
Self-motivation and ability to problem solve
Access to reliable transportation AND a reliable smartphone or tablet that can be used while canvassing
Ability to work 100 to 29 hours per week, with evening and weekend availability strongly preferred

Canvassers should plan to commit to a minimum of 10 hours weekly, but they may work no more than 29 hours weekly. Canvassers will work outside at least 80% of their workday and be on their feet walking for at least 80% of each work shift.

Recruiting staff who better reflect Montana is a priority for MCV, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, and all other identities.

COMPENSATION

MCV offers a competitive hourly wage of $25-28 per hour, contingent on experience and location. Bonus opportunities throughout the season may be offered. Canvassers can work up to 29 hours a week and are eligible for partial reimbursement of individual health insurance premiums through an ICHRA benefit.

TO APPLY

Complete your application using the link below. Applications will be reviewed as received, and positions will be filled on a rolling basis. We encourage interested parties to apply ASAP.

WHO WE ARE

Montana Conservation Voters is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)4 membership organization whose mission is to protect our clean air, clean water, public lands, and democracy by supporting leaders who fight for conservation and by holding accountable leaders who do not. The MCV Action Fund is an independent state political action committee (PAC) that supports pro-conservation candidates fighting for these issues.

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