Civic Engagement Program Canvasser

Working Partnerships USA Civic Engagement Program Canvasser San Jose, CA
· Part time Apply for Civic Engagement Program Canvasser

In 2026, Working Partnerships USA will continue to focus on building our local power and working towards engaging and activating our voter base. With our Civic Engagement program, we will be engaging and educating community members in the South Bay Area, encouraging them to join with their neighbors, and care for the community, and participate in collective action.

Working Partnerships USA is a community organization bringing together the power of grassroots organizing and public policy innovation to drive the movement for a just economy. Based in Silicon Valley, we tackle the root causes of inequality and poverty by leading collaborative campaigns for family‑sustaining jobs, stable and affordable housing, healthy communities, and a democracy where all our voices are heard.

Canvassers will work with Working Partnerships USA by participating in phone banking and door‑to‑door canvassing efforts, engaging voters and community volunteers who participated in recent elections, along with workers and employers who have expressed interest in learning more about their rights. This canvassing team will learn how to have organizing conversations, which includes listening to community members from various backgrounds, inviting them to build power with other workers by organizing into action pods with neighbors and other workers, and joining We Are California.

• This position will be a mix of working in the field and at our office in North San Jose
• Contact registered voters by going door to door and/or phone banking
• Follow Civic Engagement Program Script to engage voters
• Reach daily and weekly benchmark goals for the number of voters contacted and supporters identified
• Maintain organization and accuracy when recording canvassing/phoning activities or maintaining their materials

• Must be available from January 9, 2026 through April 30, 2026, with the possibility of an extension through the summer, and attend all mandatory training (one of them happening in Los Angeles January 13-15).
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to connect with diverse people, always maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Must be professional and able to work well in a team
• Must arrive at the correct date, time, and location during designated time, including reliable transportation to get to our office.
• Must be able to read a street map, feel confident talking to voters on the phone, and going door-to-door.
• Must have a strong commitment to social and racial justice.

The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit, bend, and reach with hands and arms.
• Lift approximately 20-25 lbs. on occasion.
• Stand and move throughout the office.
• Have consistent and reliable attendance.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to adapt and perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Communicate effectively and promptly to clients or employees of the organization.
• Climb stairs and steps.
• High level of manual dexterity to adeptly type and use computer equipment.
• Auditory and visual skills – Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Auditory abilities include the capacity to hear and comprehend verbal instructions, participate in conversations, and detect relevant sounds in the work environment.
• Follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior canvassing or phone banking experience
• A driver’s license, proof of insurance, and access to a car is strongly preferred. Reliable transportation is required.

• This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt position.
• This position will have a mandatory training from January 13 to January 15, 2026 with the time to be determined. Additionally, candidates will be required to work half days on some weekends.
• Salary Range: $28-$30/hour
• Team Members who use a personal vehicle for the position will be reimbursed for mileage according to the federal mileage reimbursement rate. Options for transit reimbursement may be available.
• Our office is located at 2302 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95131

Working Partnerships USA strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ, and all qualified persons to apply for this position. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.