Canvasser

Civic Works is hiring several Canvassers to mobilize residents to upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes and create green jobs for underserved residents. The Canvassers will engage homeowners by canvassing neighborhoods door-to-door. The ideal candidates will be committed to getting results and have good interpersonal skills. This is a part-time position beginning immediately and ending on July 31, 2013, with the opportunity for an extension. Canvassers have the opportunity to combat climate change and bring about real economic benefits for those who need them the most. They will build a strong skill set that will help them excel in future field campaigns and non-profit sector jobs.

Program Overview

Retrofit Baltimore is a program of the non-profit Civic Works. Its mission is to transform the clean energy economy into a pathway out of poverty for underserved Baltimore residents. The program does this by using innovative community organizing tactics to grow the demand for home energy improvements. Leveraging this demand, Retrofit Baltimore then connects homeowners with businesses that have agreed to exclusively hire underserved residents and implement equitable employment standards. Civic Works' green initiatives have been highlighted by Green for All, The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post, and the US Conference of Mayors. Join us in creating a more just and equitable clean energy economy. For more information on Retrofit Baltimore, please visit www.retrofitbaltimore.org.

Responsibilities:

• Primarily canvass neighborhoods door-to-door
• Conduct other homeowner engagement activities, including outreach at community events
• Enter and organize data from all neighborhood canvasses
• Participate in regular training sessions
• Contribute to daily debriefs with canvassing feedback delivered to Community Outreach Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Comfortable talking to homeowners door-to-door
• Able to serve primarily during weekday evenings and weekends
• Good oral communications, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
• Team player, positive attitude
• Proficient computer skills
• Committed to working for social justice and the environment

Hours and Benefits:

• Work 4 days a week in 5 hour shifts, with a minimum of 3 hours per day of canvassing
• Total hours per week of 20
• Base wage of $10 per hour with bonus potential of $6 per hour based upon performance
• Gain valuable field campaign and non-profit experience
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of Baltimore residents