MCV Job Opening: Great Falls Community Project Canvasser

A PDF version of this posting is online HERE.

Reports to: MCV Field Coordinator & MCV Political Director

Montana Conservation Voters seek well-organized Canvassers to engage voters one-on-one in Great Falls about a variety of vital issues important to protecting Montana as the Last Best Place. This boots-on-the-ground role requires passion, organization and the ability to work on one’s own.

WHO WE ARE
Montana Conservation Voters is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)4 membership organization whose mission is to protect our climate, our clean air and water, our public lands, our communities and future generations by supporting leaders who fight for conservation and by holding accountable leaders who do not. 

ABOUT THE PROJECT 
MCV is excited to join forces with four other Montana organizations (Montana AFL-CIO, Montana Federation of Public Employees, Big Sky 55+ and Wild Montana Action Fund) on a collaborative project in Cascade County to talk with voters about the issues that matter most to them. The Great Falls Community Project (GFCP) will provide voters with information on economic, conservation, and seniors’ issues by focusing on one-on-one conversations. Our project will largely hinge on outreach to the general public, but will also include a robust member engagement program to continue to build our organizational membership and presence. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: GFCP CANVASSER 
GFCP canvassers will empower Montanans and amplify their voices by engaging them at their doors on a range of key issues directly impacting the Great Falls community. Canvassers will be part of a small team committed to protecting Montana values. This is an excellent opportunity for those wanting to get more engaged and shape the future of Montana. 

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Knocking on voters’ doors and having guided conversations with them about conservation, labor and seniors’ issues to educate Montanans
• Keeping accurate data from the doors

QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong commitment to GFCP’s mission and goals
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills while also being a self-motivator
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Owner of, or access to, reliable transportation and a smartphone or tablet that can be used while canvassing 
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week. Evening shifts Monday-Thursday are from 3-7pm and weekend shifts are Sunday 1-7pm

We prefer at least three shifts per week for a minimum of 12 hours. Completion of Sunday shifts is preferred, but not required. Flexibility in shift length available with prior notice.

Canvassers should expect to travel within the Great Falls area. Canvassers will work outside at least 80% of their workday and be on their feet walking for at least 80% of each work shift. 

Recruiting staff who better reflect Montana is a priority for MCV and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, geographies, and all other identities. Women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION
MCV is offering $25 per hour for the canvasser position. Canvassers can work up to 40 hours a week.

TO APPLY 
Send a resume and three references to mcv@mtvoters.org with the subject line “GFCP Canvasser”. Applications will be reviewed as received and positions will be filled on a rolling basis so we encourage interested parties to apply ASAP. For any additional questions, please contact Brooke Prusa at brooke@mtvoters.org.

COVID-19 SPECIAL NOTICE The GFCP team will work to operate a safe canvass that complies with CDC COVID-19 guidelines. If conditions around COVID-19 worsen, we may pivot to remote work using phone banks and peer-to-peer texting.