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Street Level Strategy
Political Canvasser
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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
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 issuesIncrease Civic Participation:
Encourage community involvement through direct, one-on-one conversationsEducate & Empower Residents:
Clearly explain relevant issues and how individuals can take actionEnsure Data Accuracy:
Accurately log all canvassing activity in CRM systems (PDI) with strong attention to detailMaintain Trust & Confidentiality:
Handle all resident information professionally and ethicallyBuild Meaningful Connections:
Address concerns, dispel misinformation, and turn conversations into impactful action Community Engagement & Relationship Building Represent theCampaign Professionally:
Serve as a positive and informed representative in the fieldStrengthen Community Relationships:
Build rapport with residents by actively listening and responding to concernsInspire Local Leadership:
Motivate community members to take an active role in their communities Who You Are Fluent in English and Spanish preferred 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 toolsSchedule & Duration Start Date:
ASAP Schedule:
Monday-Wednesday:
4:00 PM - 8:00PM Saturday & Sunday:
9:30 AM - 6:30PM Expectations:
Team members must work a minimum of 20 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 $30 /hour (part-time) Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact in the community Location Santa Ana, CA To Apply Please visit: https://slstrategy.bamboohr.com/careersPay:
Up to $30.00 per hourBenefits:
On-the-job trainingWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Transportation
- Dental Insurance
- Leadership Development