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Political Canvasser

Street Level Strategy, Merced, CA, United States


About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting firm specializing in grassroots mobilization, coalition building, campaign management, marketing, communications, and strategic consulting. Street Level Strategy combines time-tested grassroots engagement strategies with a data‑driven, results‑first approach to design and execute high‑impact programs for clients across various industries and sectors.

Our clients include political candidates, ballot measures, issue advocacy campaigns, non‑profit organizations, and Fortune 500 corporations.

We take pride in the diversity of our team – we are bilingual, have women and people of color in high‑level leadership positions, and reflect the diversity of the communities we work in.

Position Overview Canvassers will support a client‑facing grassroots campaign focused on improving quality of life through civic engagement, strategic advocacy, and leadership development. This role centers on door‑to‑door outreach, engaging residents in meaningful conversations that drive civic participation and community impact.

The ideal canvassers are passionate about social change, comfortable with face‑to‑face community engagement, and motivated by people‑powered work. Candidates should be reliable, personable, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently while representing the campaign and Street Level Strategy with professionalism.

What You Will Achieve Field Canvassing & Voter Engagement

Drive Community Outreach: Conduct door‑to‑door canvassing to inform residents about local initiatives and key issues

Increase Civic Participation: Encourage community involvement through direct, one‑on‑one conversations

Educate & Empower Residents: Clearly explain relevant issues and how individuals can take action

Ensure Data Accuracy: Accurately log all canvassing activity in CRM systems (PDI) with strong attention to detail

Maintain Trust & Confidentiality: Handle all resident information professionally and ethically

Build Meaningful Connections: Address concerns, dispel misinformation, and turn conversations into impactful action

Community Engagement & Relationship Building

Represent the Campaign Professionally: Serve as a positive and informed representative in the field

Strengthen Community Relationships: Build rapport with residents by actively listening and responding to concerns

Inspire Local Leadership: Motivate community members to take an active role in their communities

Who You Are

Fluent in English and Spanish and comfortable communicating with diverse communities

1–2 years of experience in canvassing, advocacy, or community outreach preferred

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect authentically with people

Detail‑oriented with strong data‑entry accuracy

Comfortable using digital tools for tracking and communication

Self‑directed, reliable, and able to manage time effectively

Physically able to walk door‑to‑door for up to 4 hours with limited breaks

Have reliable transportation and can travel to canvassing sites

Preferred

Familiarity with or strong ties to the local community

Experience using Google Docs, Google Sheets, PDI Mobile Connect, or similar tools

Schedule:

Monday–Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Expectations:

Team members must work a minimum of 20 hours per week

Availability for weekend shifts is required

Must be able to maintain predictable and reliable attendance

Must be able to work 5 days in‑person during scheduled shift hours

Flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends

Compensation & Benefits

$25/hour (part‑time)

Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites

Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact in the community

Location Merced, CA

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