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Political Canvasser

Palm Springs, California, United StatesOn-siteIndividual contributorFound 2 days ago
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About Street Level Strategy

Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting firm specializing in grassroots mobilization, coalition building, campaign management, marketing, communications, and strategic consulting. Street Level Strategy combines time-tested grassroots engagement strategies with a data-driven, results-first approach to design and execute high-impact programs for clients across various industries and sectors.

Our clients include political candidates, ballot measures, issue advocacy campaigns, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 corporations.

We take pride in the diversity of our team – we are bilingual, have women and people of color in high-level leadership positions, and reflect the diversity of the communities we work in.

Position Overview

Canvassers will support a client-facing grassroots campaign focused on improving quality of life through civic engagement, strategic advocacy, and leadership development. This role centers on door-to-door outreach, engaging residents in meaningful conversations that drive civic participation and community impact.

The ideal canvassers are passionate about social change, comfortable with face-to-face community engagement, and motivated by people-powered work. Candidates should be reliable, personable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while representing the campaign and Street Level Strategy with professionalism.

What You Will Achieve

Field Canvassing & Voter Engagement

  • Drive Community Outreach: Conduct door-to-door canvassing to inform residents about local initiatives and key issues
  • Increase Civic Participation: Encourage community involvement through direct, one-on-one conversations
  • Educate & Empower Residents: Clearly explain relevant issues and how individuals can take action
  • Ensure Data Accuracy: Accurately log all canvassing activity in CRM systems (PDI) with strong attention to detail
  • Maintain Trust & Confidentiality: Handle all resident information professionally and ethically
  • Build Meaningful Connections: Address concerns, dispel misinformation, and turn conversations into impactful action

Community Engagement & Relationship Building

  • Represent the Campaign Professionally: Serve as a positive and informed representative in the field
  • Strengthen Community Relationships: Build rapport with residents by actively listening and responding to concerns
  • Inspire Local Leadership: Motivate community members to take an active role in their communities

Who You Are

  • Fluent in English and Spanish and comfortable communicating with diverse communities
  • 1–2 years of experience in canvassing, advocacy, or community outreach preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect authentically with people
  • Detail-oriented with strong data-entry accuracy
  • Comfortable using digital tools for tracking and communication
  • Self-directed, reliable, and able to manage time effectively
  • Physically able to walk door-to-door for up to 4 hours with limited breaks
  • Have reliable transportation and can travel to canvassing sites

Preferred

  • Familiarity with or strong ties to the local community
  • Experience using Google Docs, Google Sheets, PDI Mobile Connect, or similar tools

Schedule & Duration

  • Start Date: August 2026

Schedule:

  • Monday–Thursday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Expectations:

  • Team members must work a minimum of 28 hours per week

  • Availability for weekend shifts is required

  • Must be able to maintain predictable and reliable attendance

  • Must be able to work 5 days in-person during scheduled shift hours

  • Flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends

Compensation & Benefits

  • $25/hour (part-time)
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact in the community

Location

Palm Springs, CA

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