What are the responsibilities and job description for the Canvasser position at Shawmut Services LLC.?
Job Details
Description
SUMMARY:
Shawmut Services is seeking canvassers to participate in the organization’s door knocking program that is aimed to inform parents about Roxbury Prep. Roxbury Prep is a free public school serving grades 5 through 12 in Boston, MA. Across four schools, students are preparing to achieve their dreams. As a canvasser, you will travel door to door in the community to talk to parents about enrolling their children in Roxbury Prep. You will be responsible for having a certain number of conversations per day.
Shawmut Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Additionally, Shawmut Services will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and/or convictions, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
Any information provided regarding criminal history for the purposes of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) will have no impact on employment eligibility.
ABOUT SHAWMUT SERVICES:
Shawmut Services is a full-service strategic planning, organizing, and grassroots mobilization firm that leads successful campaigns and programs throughout the country. Our team has helped build winning presidential campaigns, drive one of the country's largest progressive advocacy operations, run battleground state parties, and managed successful canvass, voter registration, and signature-gathering operations throughout the country.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- There is no formal education requirement for this position
- Must have the physical stamina to stand/walk for long periods (up to 6 hours per day) while meeting and talking to people
- Comfortable with, knowledgeable of, and enthusiastic about discussing topics related to progressive politics, advocacy, and public policy
- Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends
- Ability to memorize and recite scripts and statements prepared and provided by Shawmut Services
- Consistently meet daily and weekly conversation goals
- Understand how to use a cell-phone to track and submit data
- Excellent communication skills including active listening and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a team and independently based on employer requirements
- Good time management skills to fulfill goals within a specific period
- Ability to travel consistently during the contract period
PREFERRED:
- Previous experience with data entry and reporting functions
- Previous paid or volunteer canvass or fundraising experience (including door-to-door sales work, Census outreach work, etc.)
- Telemarketing or retail marketing experience
- Social service or organizing experience
COMPENSATION:
- This is an hourly position with Shawmut Services, with an hourly rate of $22/hour.
Salary : $22 - $0
