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Canvasser

Portland, Maine

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$45,300 – $55,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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the posting

Want to stand against Trump’s harmful agenda?

Want to make an impact during a critical moment for Maine and our country?

Join the MPA door-to-door canvass team!

WHO IS MPA?

Maine People’s Alliance (MPA) is a grassroots organization whose mission is to create a world where everyone has what they need, contributes what they can, and no one is left behind . By forming a community with people from all walks of life, we build power, inspire new leaders, heal divisions—particularly across lines of race—and win campaigns that change what is politically possible.

Why is door-to-door canvassing so important?

Field Organizers canvass, develop, and engage people where they are: at their door, in their community. They are often the first introduction people have to our organization. The Field Team's operations motivate and empower both new and current members to become more involved in creating political change in our communities - together.

MPA is currently hiring FT canvassers to work May through Election Day!

This year, MPA will have thousands of conversations in our communities about the issues that matter most to Mainers. If you want to make a difference, we want you on our team!

Interested? Are you:

Inspired to help others?

Committed to fighting for racial, gender, and economic justice?

Able to work both independently and as part of a team?

Effective at communicating, problem solving, and active listening?

  • MPA is hiring for multiple limited-term positions, with the opportunity to join permanent
  • staff. Employment begins in early May and runs through Election Day in November.

Positions include:

Canvasser: $22.12 per hour

Field trainer: $23.12 per hour

Field Manager: $24.12 per hour

Canvass Director: $45,300 - 55,000 yearly salary

Shifts 2:00pm -10:00pm Monday – Friday

Bonuses and paid time off, with potential for advancement (and you will be part of a UNION !)

Positions based in Bangor and Portland

MPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Learn more at https://mainepeoplesalliance.org/careers/

Apply online at https://mpatime.bamboohr.com/careers/51

Original posting on Mpatime's site ↗

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