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Community Canvasser - Michiganders for Money out of Politics Hiring Immediately - $22-24/hr + bonuses Full-time & Part-time Help us collect signatures for an important ballot initiative! Big money and special interests continue to have an outsized influence on our political system, drowning out the voices of everyday Michiganders. Our campaign is working to change that by advancing a citizen-led effort to increase transparency, accountability, and fairness in our elections. Our goal is to engage voters directly and get them to sign this citizen-led ballot initiative to support meaningful reform. Join our campaign team to collect thousands of signatures and support this ballot initiative that will make a meaningful difference in our community. Petitioners will canvass in busy public areas, and engage voters in one-on-one conversations, in order to gather signatures for this important ballot initiative. Canvassing is all about connecting with people face-to-face, having meaningful conversations, and inspiring them to take action on important issues. We spend our days outdoors, in public spaces to engage with community members. This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the following areas: Leadership, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement, Campaign Work, Public Policy, and Social Enterprise. Get paid well! Petition Circulator positions start at $22/hour. Team Lead positions start at $24/hour. We offer overtime pay, shift bonuses, sick pay, and bonuses for friend referrals. Apply here: Locations: Detroit, Oakland County, & Ann Arbor, MI We are hiring immediately. Shifts run from 10:45AM - 6:30PM Tuesday - Sunday, with the possibility to work part-time or full-time. Petition Circulator Responsibilities ($22/hr): Engage with the public in a friendly and respectful manner Deliver a compelling campaign message, and collect petition signatures from voters Participate in staff training to improve outreach skills Strictly follow the campaign's safety protocols Strictly adhere to all local and state circulator laws Team Lead Responsibilities ($24/hr): The Petition Circulator Responsibilities plus: Manage a small group of circulators out in the field by checking in with them periodically throughout the day and debriefing with them at the end of the day Ensure each circulator has all of the materials they need to be safe and successful Assist directors with circulator training and administrative work The ideal candidate : Passionate about the campaign issue and fostering democracy Strong communication skills; you should enjoy working with other people and be willing and excited to speak with everyone Hard worker who will stay motivated to engage as many people as possible Open to new opportunities and interested in building campaign skills Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community Can work and problem-solve collaboratively as necessary Prior experience working in a public-facing role like canvassing, petitioning, customer service, sales, or service industry is a plus We are committed to equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage Black, indigenous, people of color, women, people with previous felony convictions, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who identify with underrepresented groups to apply. Note: Employees must be eligible to work in the US. Upon hire, everyone will be required to present original, and unexpired documents from the Lists of Acceptable Documents to complete the I‑9 form verification. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Outreach Team

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