Community Canvasser

Job overview

The Community Canvasser role is an onsite, field-based position in Harrisburg, PA; the posting also lists Tucson and Flagstaff, AZ; Lansing, MI; and La Crosse, WI. Canvasser positions start at $22 per hour, with paid training at $20 per hour for the first three days; team leader positions start at $24 per hour. The campaign works with the Natural Resources Defense Council to support progressive candidates and voter participation. Canvassers engage voters door to door, deliver campaign messages, and collect survey responses. Team leaders additionally check in with canvassers, ensure they have materials, and assist with training and administrative work, supporting coordinated community outreach.

What you'll do

• Engage respectfully with the public
• deliver campaign messages
• collect complete voter survey answers
• participate in staff training
• follow campaign safety protocols. Team leaders also manage a small field group, check in during the day, debrief at day’s end, ensure materials are available, and assist with training and administrative work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community canvasser

harrisburg pa

the outreach team

door-to-door outreach

voter engagement

campaign work

progressive candidates

$22 per hour starting

team leader role starts at $24 per hour

paid training

overtime pay

driver bonuses

shift bonuses

bilingual pay may be available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training
• overtime pay
• driver and shift bonuses
• sick pay
• referral bonuses
• bilingual employees may earn an additional $2 per hour.

Why this role

Paid training, overtime pay, driver and shift bonuses, referral bonuses, and an additional $2 per hour may be available for fluent bilingual speakers.

About the employer

The Outreach Team is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.