Food & Water Action Paid Canvasser

Food & Water Action is working to elect climate champions in Jersey City’s December 2nd election. We’ve endorsed James Solomon and a slate of city council candidates, and are building a field organizing team that will focus on having conversations with voters in Jersey City about the upcoming election. We will prioritize face-to-face interactions with voters through door-to-door canvassing, but may use other voter outreach tactics.

You will join a team of paid canvassers who are committed to persuading undecided voters to support these environmental champions in the December 2nd runoff election. You will also give supporters the motivation to get other voters in their networks to support our endorsed candidates. This position reports to the New Jersey Field Director.

This position requires a schedule of 20 to 40 hours per week, depending on organizational needs. The position is a temporary, independent contractor role and lasts through December 2nd.

Compensation

$25/hr. Location: Jersey City, NJ Responsibilities: Voter outreach mainly through door-to-door canvassing Required Qualifications: Commitment to Food & Water Watch’s core values of justice, human dignity, fair treatment, and equity. Ability to work effectively with people of diverse racial, ethnic, class, age, gender, and sexual orientation backgrounds.

Excellent verbal communication skills. Food and Water Watch is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities, and other members of underrepresented groups. Food & Water Watch (FWW) is committed to the health and safety of its staff members.

Moreover, FWW, as an organization, promotes science-based policy. Science clearly shows that unvaccinated populations drive the spread of the coronavirus and the emergence of new variants, and that unvaccinated people are more likely to contract COVID and experience severe symptoms. FWW requires new staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, subject to availability, unless they receive an approved religious or medical accommodation and will be required to provide proof of vaccination.