Pitt County Election Canvasser

Greenville, NC

Contracted

Entry Level

The Opportunity

Down Home North Carolina (DHNC) seeks field canvassers to aid in our 2026 field campaigns. This year, Down Home members will endorse multiple candidates for office who align with our values and vision for a North Carolina that works for all working folks. Down Home is working to engage voters in our small towns this year to inform them about the upcoming elections, when, where, and how they can vote, and recruit more folks into our movement.

Opportunities are available in the following counties: Ashe, Alamance, Cabarrus, Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Iredell, Johnson, Nash, Orange, Person, Pitt, Randolph, Rowan, Rockingham, Vance, Watauga, and Wilson.

The ideal candidate is a people-person motivated to build a powerful multiracial base that wins changes for poor and working-class people in rural North Carolina. They have excellent listening skills, are team players and independent workers, and are aligned with Down Home's mission.

The Work

Have conversations with community members through door-to-door canvassing
Participate in 4 to 6 canvasses per week
Ensure that data and information collection are consistent and accurate
Troubleshooting issues within the program
Must be willing to work in a team-centered environment.

Required Traits

Excellent communication and listening skills: Can engage deeply with people they have just met. Be able to listen to community members and understand their concerns. Can build rapport quickly and is comfortable having relational conversations.

Team player: Contribute to a growing and fast-paced team. Take directions well and be willing to offer feedback and suggestions to co-workers and management. Offer support to teammates and ask for help when needed.

Independent worker: Be able to complete multiple canvass shifts a week. Meet deadlines and hit metric goals. Ensure that numbers are reported on time with data integrity at the top of mind. Attention to detail and be able to provide thoughtful solutions to problems that arise. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment where work areas are expected to change frequently.

Mission alignment: Committed to the vision of a powerful, inclusive, rural, multiracial, working-class movement-building as a path towards liberation for all people. Is aligned with the idea that building power takes both election programs and long-term base-building and community investment.

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This position requires you have a valid drivers license, proof of insurance and a reliable vehicle. Do you meet these requirements?* YesNo

This position requires in-person work and will require you to travel regularly.
Our shifts are 4 hours
They are Tuesday through Saturday 10am-2pm and 3pm-7pm
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We have great safety and communication plans in place where our canvassers will always be knocking within the same precinct.
After a paid onboarding period of 4-5 days, you will be asked to canvass solo to support an efficient canvass. Are you willing to walk solo after a period of side by side coaching and training?*

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This position requires all applicants to be 18 years or older.
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