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Working Families Party NYWFP Petition Canvasser
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degreeBachelor's (B.Sc.)
loacation New York, United States Of America
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About the Working Families PartyThe Working Families Party (WFP) is the progressive party for the multiracial working class, fighting for a nation that works for the many, not the few. We recruit, train, and support transformational candidates up and down the ballot — and run them to win.  We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free. The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America which realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.The New York Working Families Party (NYWFP) is looking to build power in New York City in 2026. Securing the WFP ballot line for our endorsed candidates is a crucial step for building that power. We are recruiting dedicated canvassers to help us collect signatures from New York City voters who are registered with the Working Families Party to ensure we get our candidates on the WFP line.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCollecting petition signatures from registered WFP voters in NYC; Ensuring the quality of petition signatures in accordance with New York State law; Tracking their time with a high level of fidelity; Being able to move around quickly from one appointment to another;Meeting shift goals and working with your manager and team to meet them.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSBe a registered WFP voter by February 14th OR be a notary public. Ability to communicate with voters you are interacting with; Time management: you will have to visit different addresses at different times to maximize your shift and meet signature goals.Detail oriented: we need to ensure all signatures are collected correctly.Physical requirements: this will be door to door canvassing, meaning you will be walking your turf during your shiftLogistical skills: you will need to map out effective routes during your shift to get signatures.Working odd hours: you may need to collect petitions after work hours and/or during the weekend.Passionate about progressive politics and building WFPs power in NYC.Hard worker who will stay motivated to engage as many people as possible.Open to new challenges and are interested in building their campaign skills.Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community.Having access to a reliable means of transportation is a huge plus, but not essential.LOCATION AND TRAVEL You must be able to travel around New York City to collect signatures, with potential to meet and/or drop off completed sheets at our Manhattan office. Canvassers will be able receive  reimbursements for mileage within reasonable limits and weekly OMNY cards to get to and from turf.SCHEDULEThis position is temporary.UNION AFFILIATIONWFP is a unionized workplace. This is a short term temporary role (6 weeks) that is not eligible for inclusion in WFP’s staff bargaining unit. WFP's union employees are represented by the New York Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union.COMPENSATIONHourly compensation: $25 an hour, 5.5 hour shifts, up to 38.5 hours a week.\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of, employment visas at this time.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWorking Families Party is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to apply for or perform the essential functions of the job should contact us at jobs@workingfamilies.org with the subject line "Application Accommodation" to request such an accommodation.

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