Canvasser

Job Title:              Canvasser

Reports to:           Disability Justice Director

Type of Position:  Hourly, Contract

Keystone Progress Education Fund (KPEF) is dedicated to creating a Pennsylvania that works for everybody. We use innovative techniques to reach out and educate the public about the pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians and believe that by collaborating at the grassroots level, we can make real change in our community, in our commonwealth, and in our country.

The Keystone Progress Education Fund (KPEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Through our disability justice program, we are working to increase voter participation in the disability community in Southwestern Pennsylvania. We are seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join the disability justice canvassing team to conduct voter registration and vote-by-mail drives in long-term care facilities. 


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Report to the Disability Justice Program Director

  • Engage with potential voters through room-to-room canvassing in long-term care facilities

  • Educate potential voters, family members, and staff of long-term care facilities about the rights of disabled voters as well as the voter registration and vote-by-mail processes

  • Collect voter registrations and vote-by-mail applications using a tablet and paper applications

  • Review voter registration and vote-by-mail applications for accuracy

  • Maintain accurate records of canvassing work in long-term care facilities

  • Other duties as assigned



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Driven by a strong work ethic and self-motivated

  • 1-3 years of experience working with the general public

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • A commitment and passion for progressive politics and ideas in PA

  • A commitment to diversity and inclusion ideals and practices

  • Ability to ambulate for 4+ hour shifts

  • Access to reliable transportation


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:

  • Previous canvassing experience

  • Previous experience working with disabled people and older adults


COMPENSATION:

Keystone Progress offers $25 per hour for 20 hours per week for 6 months. This is an independent contractor position (1099).

Keystone Progress is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.


TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this position, please send a resume and cover letter to our Disability Justice Program Director, Mallory Hudson, at Mallory@KeystoneProgress.org