Political Canvasser Job at Street Level Strategy, Merced, CA

  • Street Level Strategy
  • Merced, CA

Job Description

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 in Fresno 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 throughout Fresno
Preferred
  • Familiarity with or strong ties to the Fresno community
  • Experience using Google Docs, Google Sheets, PDI Mobile Connect, or similar tools
Schedule & Duration
  • Start Date: ASAP 2026
Schedule:
  • Monday-Thursday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Expectations:
  • Team members must work a minimum of 28 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
Location

Merced, surrounding areas

Compensation & Benefits
  • $25/hour (part-time)
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact in Fresno communities

To Apply

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Job Tags

Part time, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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