Baton Rouge Canvasser

Job Description

Canvasser

Classification : Part Time, Non-Exempt

Location : In-Person in either NOLA, Jefferson Parish or Baton Rouge

Hours : 22 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Pay Rate : $18.75 Hourly ($10 Gas Stipend Per Driving Shift)

About Step Up Louisiana :

Step Up Louisiana, along with our sister organization Step Up for Action, is a community-based organization committed to building power to win education and climate justice for all. We work with multiracial and inter-generational Louisianans to “Step Up” by campaigning, organizing from a racial justice perspective, and holding public officials accountable. We organize with parents, workers, students, and community members to disrupt systemic oppression in our schools and workplaces through voter education, advocacy, and action.

About the Position :

Canvassers support our organization in getting our message out using door-to-door conversations, building our base, and winning progressive change. This position is ideal for an outgoing person who likes walking and having conversations about elections, public health issues, and social justice issues like climate, community, and schools. Drivers are expected to Ride-Share Members/Fellow Canvassers. For safety reasons, the Canvass team uses a buddy system and will pair or group Canvassers to work collectively. Canvassers use their personal vehicle to transport fellow canvassers and may transport members in our community organizing efforts. Safe driving practices and maintaining appropriate automobile insurance are essential requirements of this position.

Work Hours :

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 2pm to 6pm, Tuesday & Thursday 2pm - 7pm with phone banking on Tuesday and Thursday where your hours will be extended till 7pm to notify members of Chapter meetings, events or to set up 1on 1 with leadership. Saturday hours vary (i.e. Election Season or Special events)

Responsibilities

Door to door canvassing

Phone banking

Community outreach

Other Step Up event support

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to the mission and work of Step Up Louisiana/Step Up for Action

Working well as a team player

Comfortable using a smartphone for maps and texting

Reliable and able to work a set schedule, including evenings and Saturdays

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to upholding progressive values and passion for social justice

Ability to use tablet seamlessly to sign people up for membership

Ability to read and interpret scripts and change scripts regularly and easily

Reliable insured transportation, a valid Driver’s License and the ability and willingness to drive for work

Step Up Louisiana is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively recruits Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) applicants, women, individuals with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.