Community Canvassing Assistant - PT

Part-Time Community Canvassing Assistant

10 hours a week Hourly: $16.00 + mileage

Since 2016, Pawsperity has been helping uplift families from generational poverty through job training in the art of dog grooming. Pawsperity serves some of the community’s most vulnerable members, including individuals often coming from backgrounds of domestic violence, addiction, incarceration, and homelessness.

Pawsperity is seeking a dependable, entry-level Community Canvassing Assistant to support outreach efforts throughout the Kansas City metro area. This role is responsible for engaging local businesses, community organizations, and residents to share information about Pawsperity’s programs and services, build community awareness, and generate leads for follow-up by the internal team.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people, working independently, and representing a mission-driven organization in the community.

• Community Outreach
  • Conduct site-based canvassing across assigned Kansas City metro
  • Introduce Pawsperity’s mission, programs, and opportunities to businesses and community members
  • Distribute approved marketing materials and informational resources
  • Represent the organization professionally and positively at all times
• Lead Generation & Documentation
  • Collect contact information and relevant notes from interested individuals or businesses
  • Maintain accurate daily outreach logs
  • Submit reports summarizing locations visited, contacts made, and outcomes
• Event & Campaign Support
  • Assist with flyering, tabling, and grassroots marketing efforts
  • Support targeted outreach campaigns aligned with enrollment, partnerships, or community engagement goals

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Comfortable initiating conversations with new people
• Reliable transportation to travel throughout the Kansas City metro area
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
• Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated

• Prior customer service, sales, or outreach experience
• Familiarity with the Kansas City metro area

• Professionalism and positive representation of a mission-driven organization
• Clear and confident communication
• Initiative and independent work ethic
• Basic documentation and reporting accuracy
• Respect for diverse communities and backgrounds

• Ability to walk several miles per shift
• Ability to carry light materials (40-50 lbs)
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions

• Employee assistance program
• Earn 1 hour Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked

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