Field & GOTV Canvasser

Nashville, TN
Part Time
Stand Up Nashville
Student (High School)

Organization: Stand Up Nashville (SUN) Location: Metro Nashville / Davidson County, TN (In-Field) Compensation: $25 - $30.00/hour (Paid weekly) Duration: Mid-September 2026 – November 3, 2026 Hours: 16 hours/week (Three 4-hour shifts, working until dusk; includes weekends)

About the Role

Stand Up Nashville (SUN) is a grassroots organization fighting for racial and economic justice. We are hiring energetic Part-Time Canvassers for our fall nonpartisan Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) and issue-advocacy campaign. You will knock on doors in Davidson County to engage working-class residents on critical local issues—like housing security and livable wages—and help them register and make a plan to vote. No prior canvassing experience is required!

Key Responsibilities

  • Door-to-Door Canvassing: Have nonpartisan, relational conversations about local issues and election participation.

  • Voter Support: Assist neighbors with voter registration, updating info, and finding polling locations.

  • Data & Phone Banking: Make follow-up calls and log real-time data using the MiniVAN app on your smartphone.

  • Safety & Teamwork: Work in assigned buddy pairs, adhere strictly to SUN’s field safety protocols, and attend all paid trainings.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Mission Alignment: Dedicated to empowering working-class, BIPOC, and immigrant communities.

  • Skills: Friendly, active listener who is reliable and adaptable.

  • Tech & Transport: Must have a working smartphone with a data plan and reliable transportation across Metro Davidson County.

  • Physical Ability: Comfortable walking outdoors for up to 4 hours in varying weather.

  • Bonus: Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, or another language is a major plus!

What We Provide

  • Comprehensive Paid Training: Covers scripts, tech, de-escalation, and policy.

  • Field Safety Kits: High-vis gear, portable power banks, whistles, first aid, and hydration.

  • Leadership Development: Direct exposure to campaign strategy and grassroots organizing.

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