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Rutherford County Paid Canvassers

2 months ago


Murfreesboro, United States The Equity Alliance Part time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: up to $25/hr

About The Equity Alliance:
The Equity Alliance (TEA) is a Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonpartisan grassroots organization led by award-winning Black women. We envision a society where Black communities are thriving and have equitable access to power, resources, and the freedom to choose our quality of life. Our mission is to unapologetically build independent Black political and economic power. We educate, empower, and mobilize Black people to take action and keep our government in check. As the Tennessean’s 2020 People of the Year, we are the leading Black-led organization in Tennessee that takes bold action to mobilize the Black electorate to be civically engaged, challenge systemic inequities rooted in white supremacy, and stand up against attacks on our democracy. The Equity Alliance shares staff with The Equity Alliance Fund, an affiliate 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. Learn more about The Equity Alliance at: theequityalliance.org. 


Position Summary:

The following are indicative of the essential functions required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This profile is not intended to be all-inclusive of tasks and responsibilities required; it provides a description of the critical responsibilities associated with this position.

  • Phone banking virtually and/or in-person door knocking in targeted neighborhoods in Rutherford County to talk to voters about the upcoming election
  • Engaging community members in conversation about the issues impacting them and their families
  • Sharing personal stories about key issues to connect with the experiences of those we talk to
  • Correctly and completely tracking data from conversations we have on the doors
  • Build relationships and organize diverse communities


Experiences & Skill Requirements:

  • Alignment with TEA’s mission and values
  • Prior canvassing and/or phone banking experience, paid or as a volunteer, preferred
  • Must be able to walk/stand for long periods of time (when canvassing)
  • Must be able to learn and effectively communicate talking points about key issues
  • COVID-19 vaccinations are preferred
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to canvass on the doors and 16 years of age or older to canvass on the phones


The canvasser will need a deep understanding of community dynamics in targeted black neighborhoods.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to foster coordination and cooperation among diverse groups and will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment.


Contract Length: 

This is a part-time, up to 20 hours/week position, through early November. A mandatory virtual orientation and onboarding is required. 


Canvassing and phone banking will happen most frequently on weekends and between 4-8 pm CT on weekdays, as that is when people are home.


People of color, gender-oppressed people, working-class people, LGBTQ people, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.


Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so individuals are encouraged to apply sooner than later.  We sincerely regret that we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Only those considered for the position will be contacted to interview.


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