Care in Action; CiA) Canvasser

Job Title:

Care in Action (CiA) Canvasser

Employee Type:
Temporary, Part-Time until November 08, 2026

Reports To:

South Carolina Lead Civic Engagement Organizer

Department:
Field

Entity:
Care in Action

Work Location:

South Carolina office (Columbia based canvassers) with a few remote positions for Orangeburg based canvassers

Start Date:

Sept 14, 2026

Care in Action builds durable political power for working-class women of color, domestic workers, and the broader care constituency. Over seven years, we've driven turnout and victories in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia by investing in women of color's leadership, making strategic electoral endorsements, and organizing year-round — centering the trust and cultural fluency that most campaigns overlook.

Canvass neighborhoods, knocking on doors, having in-person conversations, and phone/ text conversations with residents about their health care, child care, elder care or other care needs and affordability challenges

Conduct targeted outreach to community centers, gatherings and institutions to connect with care workers, consumers and/or families with care needs

Identify contacts and potential new members to bring into the organization

Conduct regular follow up and 1-on-1 conversations with new contacts to activate them and move them into action

Conduct calls and texts to contacts to mobilize for upcoming programs and events

Track canvassing work and interactions through the VAN and any other daily recording forms

Participate in regular debriefs to share field insights, help track progress towards goals, and proactively work through challenges

Track time and submit timesheet on a regular basis

Participate in daily check-ins with your supervisor at the beginning of each shift worked

Represent the organization(s) professionally and effectively to the public

Have access to a car with car insurance (for regular use for your work with mileage provided) and smartphone and reliable internet access

Be relational and able to engage with care workers, consumers and community members from diverse backgrounds

Be willing to conduct outreach in-person as assigned on a weekly basis

Be willing to conduct phone banking as assigned

Work well independently and towards a team goal

Diligently plans ahead and completes assignments

Possess strong interpersonal skills and outgoing personality

Be goal-oriented, a problem solver, punctual, organized, and have a positive attitude

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