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United Water Justice
Community Outreach Team Lead
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What they do
A Canvasser provides information about products, services or causes by visiting people in their homes. Travels door to door within a neighborhood or sales territory. Works to identify new customers for a product or service, and offer product demonstrations or merchandise, or provides information and solicits donations for a cause or campaign.
$66,275 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Community Outreach Team Lead United Water Justice Bakersfield, CA Job Details Temporary | Part-time $24
- $26 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Record keeping Spanish English Driver's License Community relationship building
Full Job Description Job Title:
Community Outreach Team Lead Organization:
United forWater Justice Salary:
$24- 26/ hour up to 30 hours per week
Mileage:
Reimbursement available at federal mileage rate ($0.70/mile)Duration:
August 10, 2026- November 3, 2026
Location:
Bakersfield, CA (in-person required)Organization Description:
United for Water Justice (UWJ) is a Political Action Committee (PAC) formed to turn out hard-to-reach rural Central Valley voters for progressive water champions at the local, state and federal levels.Position Description:
United for Water Justice (UWJ) is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt, hourly employee position primarily responsible for overseeing a team that works with voters in the Central Valley on drinking water issues and registering new voters. This position will help manage the team and ensure the team has all tools for successful shifts. The position is part-time (approximately 25-30 hours per week) and will report to the Field Director. Major Responsibilities- Manage team on day to day operations.
- Lead debriefs and role playing activities
- Actively participate in planning orientation, role-plays, daily script training, and support with troubleshooting
- Perform quality control
- Ensure team has tools to meet daily target goals
- Work on detailed end of shift reports
- Data tracking daily
- Set up and clean up tabling events
- Provide support as needed such as set up and clean up office Required Qualifications
- Skills/traits ○ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with diverse working personalities ○ Attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and reporting ○ Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment ○ Goal-oriented to achieve daily goals
- Schedule ○ Flexible schedule as shift dates are subject to change. ○ Availability to work is required starting the week of August 1st ○ Must be available to work weekends.
- Language ○ Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
- Transportation ○ Ability to travel to/from Bakersfield, CA office ○ A valid driver's license and insurance may be required
Physical Requirements:
○ Ability to perform physical activities including sitting for long periods at a time ○ Must be able to lift/push/pull/carry up to 20lbs ○ Must be able to stand/walk/bend frequently throughout the day Preferred Qualifications- Regular access to a 4-5 seat passenger car
- 18 years of age or older
- 1 year of door-to-door management experience or minimum 2 campaign experience
- Comfortable using technology such as cell phone and or tablets to perform work duties Daily Starting date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to and note Community Outreach Team Lead position- [your name] in the subject line.
Pay:
$24.00- $26.