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Canvasser

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Richmond, VA, United States
Full-time

New Virginia Majority is seeking Organizers for an exciting social justice campaign that will work to expand the electorate in Virginia this autumn by turning out voters who support economic justice, immigration reform, and student loan reform.
 

Areas of Responsibility: 

Organizers will be responsible for communicating directly with voters, speaking with them about the importance of voting for candidates that support key economic justice issues, and ensuring that they plan on voting in November's election. Organizers will be responsible for inspiring in each voter the passion and understanding that only by voting, can we hope to see the kinds of reforms in Virginia that will strengthen the middle class, protect working families, and protect immigrants from persecution and discrimination.
Prior organizing or canvassing experience is preferred but is not required. Applicants must have access to a car a valid Driver's License. Part time schedules are available. Afternoon and evening hours are preferred working hours, but schedules can be adjusted to fit Organizers' needs. Hiring is occurring on a rolling basis and multiple positions are open. 
Compensation is $15.00 an hour.

Compensation/Benefits: 

Compensation is $15.00 an hour.

New Virginia Majority is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should send their employment history including any organizing, canvassing, sales/social marketing or campaign experience.

Please go to https://www.newvirginiamajority.org/jobs to submit a cover letter and resume and contact information for three references.

 

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to applicants whose candidacy is not being pursued. No phone calls or email please. 

 

 

Additional Information: 

New Virginia Majority is an equal opportunity employer

Job Function: 

Organization Info

New Virginia Majority

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

New Virginia Majority started twelve years ago with the audacious goal of building a bloc of conscious, consistent voters to advance a new politics that is democratic, sustainable and just.

In our policy agenda we offer steps to make this vision a reality, one that centers working class people of color in Virginia as the drivers of a bold new agenda for all.

This agenda is rooted in racial, gender, environmental, and economic justice. It is one that calls for not just inclusion and tolerance, but an unapologetic embrace of democracy, justice and progress.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 27 2017
Active Until: 
Oct 27 2017
Hiring Organization: 
New Virginia Majority
industry: 
Nonprofit