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Canvasser

On-site, Work must be performed in or near New Orleans, LA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Part Time
    Job Type:
    Temporary
    Start Date:
    September 21, 2026
    End Date:
    November 3, 2026
    Compensation:
    USD $18.75 / hour
    Additional gas driver pay available
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Job & Workplace, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity

    Description

    Job Title: Canvasser

    Location: Greater New Orleans Area, 5 days a week in person

    Reports To: Canvass Team Lead, Data Manager

    Start Date: September 21, 2026

    End Date: November 3, 2026

    Compensation

    Hourly Wage: 18.75

    Hours per Week: 20

    Position Description

    The purpose of the Canvasser role is to participate in direct voter contact efforts to achieve the NEJOPA's voter contact goals for the Public Service Commission District 1. The role will report to their Canvass Team lead and the Data Manager, as appropriate.

    Qualifications:

    • Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes
    • Comfort talking to and working with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences
    • Good listening skills or the willingness to quickly grow your listening skills
    • Comfort with the MiniVAN operating system or a willingness to learn the system
    • Strong preference given to applicants who have a dependable vehicle

    Responsibilities:

    • Complete 4-5 canvassing shifts per week
    • Canvass 2-3 events over the course of the program alongside the entire canvassing team
    • Complete a not yet determined amount of shifts of phonebanking on an autodialer

    Hours:

    • Tuesday-Saturday 4pm-8pm

    Location

    On-site
    511 N Hennessey St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA

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