Empowered, Invested & Committed to Reproductive Justice
  FIELD CANVASSERS
 

Summary

SisterReach is rolling out our Summer/Fall canvas to grow our base support, increase reproductive justice issue literacy and gauge understanding around key SisterReach policy issues. We will be going door-to-door to reach out to and have face-to-face conversations within vulnerable communities to hear directly from people impacted by state level legislation and local policies.

SisterReach is hiring field canvassers who can commit to an eight-week canvas schedule.  This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to make an impact on reproductive justice issues, while also developing concrete organizing skills. A strong commitment to reproductive justice is a must. 

Responsibilities
●     Engage with Memphis residents on the doors and provide education on SisterReach issues and values
●     Serve as a passionate and professional ambassador for the organization and its work
●     Consistently show up on time for all scheduled shifts, 2 evening Thur, Fri and 1 afternoon shift on Sat for eight weeks (12 hours weekly total). Saturday shift may will vary, depending on the needs of the canvass.

Qualifications
●     Ability to follow general script and adjust as needed to audience
●     Ability to meet reasonable number of doors per night
●     Able to walk for several hours (4 hour shifts)
●     Punctuality – shifts have pre-set start times, to be determined by the canvass leads
●     Good communication and interpersonal skills
●     Ability to quickly build a rapport in conversation with others, regardless of their views
●     Positive attitude, detail-oriented, highly motivated and organized
●     Ability to work respectfully with people of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
●     Enthusiastically supportive of mission and values of SisterReach


Hours and Compensation:

Type: This is a part-time, flexible position beginning August 11th (mandatory training) 1st canvas August 12, 2016 and ending on October 1st, 2016.

Hours: 4-hour shifts to be decided among policy and field staff leads.

Compensation and Benefits: $10-12/hour, commensurate with experience; no benefits. Paid bi-weekly.  

*CANVASSER TRAINING OFFERED*
(applicants with no prior canvassing experience encouraged to apply)

Other Info

To apply for this position, please email G iovanni Dortch at giovanni@sisterreach.org. Subject: "Field Canvasser Position"
 
SisterReach is an equal opportunity employer.  All our positions require a sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences.
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