CANVASSER (multiple positions)
Position Description:
The canvasser will do deep canvassing with Communities United For Action to build power in low and moderate-income neighborhoods as part of our Hear America listening campaign through early November 2026. As part of the organizing team, the Canvasser will grow CUFA’s issue campaign teams by recruiting new members through an 8,000-conversation door-to-door listening campaign. The campaign will focus on Hamilton County neighborhoods with low voter turnout.
Hours and duration: 4-5 days per week Monday-Thursday, 4:00PM - 8:00PM or Saturdays, 11AM-3PM. Schedule to be determined in hiring process, up to 20 hours per week. Job runs through early November.
Current Priorities:
To increase CUFA’s membership base by recruiting new members who are concerned about the rising cost-of-living, the inadequate government response to affordable housing and utility issues, and the erosion of democratic institutions.
To increase recruitment and event turnout for CUFA issue campaign meetings and activities.
Responsibilities:
The Canvasser’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Knocking on the doors of people who may be interested in engaging in CUFA’s work or voting to hear their concerns, who they believe is responsible, and what they think should be done about it. We will make multiple passes in the areas we are recruiting in throughout the season.
Distributing fliers and promoting CUFA actions, events, and voting rights information.
Maintaining and submitting daily statistics on the number of doors knocked, contacts reached, full conversations and Hear America surveys completed.
Entering data from all Hear America surveys completed.
Reporting to the Executive Director each day of canvassing to highlight potential leaders and to submit statistics and surveys.
Qualifications:
Previous experience canvassing or similarly working with the public required. Deep canvassing or field management experience preferred. Must be able to work as part of a socioeconomically diverse team, focusing on problem-solving and engagement. Excellent communication skills, including listening, detail and time management. Must be comfortable working in low-income communities. Ability to consistently meet job requirements with limited supervision and openly receive instruction and feedback. Must be willing to work a minimum of four shifts per week on weeknights and one to three weekend days per month. Must have reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements:
With or without reasonable accommodation, Canvasser must be able to door knock, including moving 1-3 miles; traverse steps during door knocking; and use a computer for data entry and receiving communication as well as other job functions as described.
Compensation:
$20-$22 per hour, commensurate with field management experience.
To Apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter to:
director@cufacincy.org
Subject: Canvasser Position
Mail
Attn: Alison Kromer
Communities United For Action
103 William Howard Taft Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
CUFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.