CO-Canvasser

Location: Denver, CO

Project Duration: June 1st-June 30th

Position Overview

Open Answer is an integrity-driven 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization committed to community outreach, connection, and empowerment. We achieve this by connecting with people face-to-face at their homes on behalf of candidates, issues, and advocacy organizations that share our values. Open Answer Mobilize, our 501(c)(3), non-political and non-partisan arm, mobilizes community members around civic engagement, conducts qualitative and quantitative survey collection to inform policy recommendations, and connects eligible residents to direct services. 

Position Overview: An Open Answer canvasser is part of a team who interacts with people to support the mission-driven purpose of our clients.

Preferred qualifications: We are looking for resilient, outgoing people interested in making a difference in the world. Successful canvassers need excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, projecting a friendly demeanor, and the ability to share data succinctly. No particular educational attainment or experience is required.

Required qualifications: Reliable transportation and comfort in speaking with voters about endorsed candidates. 

Compensation: This is an hourly wage position, and the compensation ranges from $25 per hour, depending on the project. We also offer incentive or bonus payments for many projects. 

Job Duties:

• Communicate with voters by knocking on their door and engaging in conversation about the 2026 Colorado Primary elections. This is a partisan race and canvassers will be knocking doors on behalf of Democratic candidates for State House District 6 and State Senate District 34.
• Accurately tracking data from the individual conversations that happen during canvassing using the miniVAN app.
• Maintain client confidentiality and follow all prescribed procedures for safeguarding data.
  Participate in training and debrief sessions to help improve the team’s work.
  
• Participate in training and debrief sessions to help improve the team’s work.
• Canvassing can entail physical activity, including having to move from door to door and/or station oneself at a particular location to speak with people.
• Manage time effectively to achieve specific goals within a prescribed time period.