Middle TN Paid Canvassers

About The Equity Alliance:
The Equity Alliance (TEA) is a Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonpartisan grassroots organization led by award-winning Black women. We envision a society where Black communities are thriving and have equitable access to power, resources, and the freedom to choose our quality of life. Our mission is to unapologetically build independent Black political and economic power. We educate, empower, and mobilize Black people to take action and keep our government in check. As the Tennessean's 2020 People of the Year, we are the leading Black-led organization in Tennessee that takes bold action to mobilize the Black electorate to be civically engaged, challenge systemic inequities rooted in white supremacy, and stand up against attacks on our democracy. The Equity Alliance shares staff with The Equity Alliance Fund, an affiliate 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. Learn more about The Equity Alliance at: theequityalliance.org. 

Position Summary:

The following are indicative of the essential functions required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This profile is not intended to be all-inclusive of tasks and responsibilities required; it describes the critical responsibilities associated with this position.

Community Phone Bankers/Canvasser:

• Voter Contact: Make high-volume outbound calls (or, in some cases, peer-to-peer texts) to registered voters using a provided script and platform.
• Data Collection: Accurately record and input voter responses, demographic information, and key data points into the campaign database.
• Education: Effectively deliver campaign messaging, articulate the organization's platform, and address common questions or concerns of the voter.
• Mobilization: Identify and recruit committed supporters to take action.
• Compliance: Adhere strictly to campaign guidelines, calling scripts, and all relevant calling regulations.

Community Door-Knocking Canvassers:

• Voter Contact: In-person door-knocking in targeted neighborhoods in Montgomery County to talk to voters about economic and social disparities happening in their communities
• Data Collection: Correctly and completely tracking data from the conversations we have on the doors
• Education: Engaging community members in conversation about the issues impacting them and their families
• Mobilization: Build relationships and organize diverse communities
• Community: Sharing personal stories about key topics to connect with the experiences of those we talk to

Experiences & Skill Requirements:

• Alignment with TEA's mission and values
• Prior canvassing and/or phone banking experience, paid or as a volunteer, preferred
• Must be able to walk/stand for long periods of time (when canvassing)
• Must be able to learn and effectively communicate talking points about key issues
• COVID-19 vaccinations are preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation as a door-knocking canvasser (Required)
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to canvass on the doors and 16 years of age or older to phonebank
  

The canvasser will need a deep understanding of community dynamics in targeted Black neighborhoods.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to foster coordination and cooperation among diverse groups and will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment.

Contract Length: 

This is a part-time, as-needed position. A mandatory virtual orientation and onboarding are required to begin work.

Compensation: Canvassers' pay is $25 per hour with a required 10-hour weekly minimum. This opportunity will be available throughout the campaign. Phone bankers will be paid $20  per hour.

Canvassing and phone banking days and hours are Monday - Saturday, between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM CST, as that is when people are home.

People of color, gender-oppressed people, working-class people, LGBTQ people, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so individuals are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later. We sincerely regret that we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Only those considered for the position will be contacted to interview.