Flathead Paid Canvasser/Flathead Paid Canvass Lead Montana State AFL-CIO About Montana AFL-CIO The Montana AFL-CIO is a federation of 38 unions and 500 locals collectively representing over 50,000 working Montanans. Our membership includes workers in public and private sector jobs, from teachers and state employees, to nurses and construction workers. We are proud to be the largest and most diverse organization that is working to achieve economic justice for working people and their families, regardless of whether they enjoy the benefits of a collective bargaining agreement. Job Description The 2026 Election will be a critical moment for the Montana labor movement and for working people across the state. As such, the Montana AFL-CIO will be focused on electing pro-worker candidates up and down the ballot to ensure working people have a seat at the decision-making table. We are looking to bring on motivated staff to knock on doors in critical legislative districts in the Flathead to ensure that pro-worker issues are at the front of voters' minds, and to elect pro-worker candidates in November. The Montana AFL-CIO is also looking for a Paid Canvass Lead to manage basic day-to-day operations on the ground for our regional canvassing teams. We are seeking a well-organized and reliable individual to take on a few more responsibilities. This includes working directly with the Field Director to ensure our staging locations are open and closed properly, managing canvassers' timesheets, managing canvassing materials, and checking in with paid canvassers to ensure that canvassing turfs are being completed. Paid Canvasser & Lead Responsibilities Door-to-Door Canvassing - Entails knocking on voters' doors and having guided conversations about

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endorsed candidates and the benefits of pro-worker economic policies. Data Collection - Collection of data from conversations with voters on the doors. Lead Responsibilities Managing Day-to-Day Operations - Opening and closing staging location, checking in with other canvassers to ensure turfs are complete, managing timesheets, and communicating with the Field Director on supplies, staging location needs, and staff updates. Qualifications A strong commitment to the MT AFL-CIO's mission and goals. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills while also being a self-motivator. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Access to reliable transportation and a smartphone or tablet that can be used while canvassing. Ability to work 20 to 35 hours per week on weekends and some evenings. We have scheduling flexibility on a limited basis. Nice to Have Qualifications + Experience Previous experience in overseeing staff Compensation + Job Details $25-$27 per hour with a maximum of 35 hours per week. Canvassers should expect to travel within the Flathead area. Canvassers will work outside at least 80% of their workday and be on their feet walking for at least 80% of each work shift. To Apply Please send a resume and cover letter to

Cara Keleher, MT AFL-CIO Field Director:

ckeleher@mtaflcio.org. To ensure your submission is properly routed, your subject line should be: Flathead Paid Canvasser or Flathead Paid Canvass Lead. Applicants will be accepted until positions are filled, however, preference will be given to resumes received by August 14th. No calls please. The

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is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

Pay:

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person