Part-Time Grassroots Associate
Part-Time Grassroots Associate (Political Canvasser)
Location: Owasso and Claremore, OK area
Pay: $15/HR
Hours: 15–20 hours/week (flexible scheduling)
Duration: Ongoing through November
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Students: ✅ Yes (All majors encouraged)
About the Role
We are seeking motivated and outgoing Grassroots Associates to our voter engagement program. This role is ideal for students interested in politics, public service, advocacy, communications, or community engagement and offers hands-on experience.
As a Grassroots Associate, you’ll engage directly with community members, help build grassroots involvement, and support field operations that make a measurable impact.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct door-to-door surveys of voters and community members
- Ask key questions about legislative issues and/or campaigns
- Collect and accurately record survey responses and data
- Represent the organization professionally in the community
- Attend brief trainings and check-ins with field staff
- Meet outreach and engagement goals
Skills You’ll Gain
- Public communication and persuasion
- Grassroots advocacy
- Professional data collection and reporting
- Teamwork and leadership experience
- Real-world political and civic engagement skills
Qualifications
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Comfortable speaking with new people
- Reliable, punctual, and goal-oriented
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to respectful and positive voter engagement
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- Must have reliable transportation
No prior political experience required — training provided.
Preferred (Not Required)
- Interest in politics, public policy or campaigns
- Customer service, sales, or volunteer experience
- Bilingual skills are a plus
Schedule & Work Environment
- Flexible hours that can work around class schedules
- Evening and weekend availability preferred
- Work conducted primarily in the field (outdoors)
Why Apply?
- Paid, flexible, and mission-driven work
- Excellent resume builder for students considering law, politics, nonprofit, or public service careers
- Direct impact on civic engagement
How to Apply
Apply through Handshake with your resume. A brief interview will follow for selected candidates.