Field & GOTV Canvasser

Organization:
Stand Up Nashville (SUN)

Location:

Metro Nashville / Davidson County, TN (In-Field) Compensation: $25 - $30.00/hour (Paid weekly) Duration:
Mid-September 2026 – November 3, 2026

Hours:

16 hours/week (Three 4-hour shifts, working until dusk; includes weekends)

Stand Up Nashville (SUN) is a grassroots organization fighting for racial and economic justice. We are hiring energetic Part-Time Canvassers for our fall nonpartisan Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) and issue-advocacy campaign. You will knock on doors in Davidson County to engage working‑class residents on critical local issues—like housing security and livable wages—and help them register and make a plan to vote. No prior canvassing experience is required!

• Door-to-Door Canvassing:
  Have nonpartisan, relational conversations about local issues and election participation.

• Voter Support:
  Assist neighbors with voter registration, updating info, and finding polling locations.

• Data & Phone Banking:
  Make follow‑up calls and log real‑time data using the MiniVAN app on your smartphone.

• Safety & Teamwork:
  Work in assigned buddy pairs, adhere strictly to SUN’s field safety protocols, and attend all paid trainings.

• Mission Alignment:
  Dedicated to empowering working‑class, BIPOC, and immigrant communities.

• Skills:
  
  Friendly, active listener who is reliable and adaptable.

• Tech & Transport:
  Must have a working smartphone with a data plan and reliable transportation across Metro Davidson County.

• Physical Ability:
  Comfortable walking outdoors for up to 4 hours in varying weather.

• Bonus:
  Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, or another language is a major plus!

• Comprehensive Paid Training:
  Covers scripts, tech, de‑escalation, and policy.

• Field Safety Kits:
  High‑vis gear, portable power banks, whistles, first aid, and hydration.

• Leadership Development:
  Direct exposure to campaign strategy and grassroots organizing.