The Civic Nebraska Voting Rights team is leading a Get Out The Vote program for the 2023 Municipal Election in Lincoln, Nebraska. The 2023 GOTV program aims to increase voter participation in the election, provide voter education on election processes, and reaffirm voters’ confidence in our election systems.

Under the direct supervision of the Voting Rights Organizing Coordinator, canvassers will be responsible for carrying out a robust voter education campaign for Get Out the Vote efforts for the 2023 Municipal Election. Canvassing positions will begin March 2023 and end May 2023.

As a canvasser you’ll get to

• Canvas via phone calls, text messages, and door to door 
• Enter data while conducting calls and navigate online programs
• Ensure quality voter education through the use of scripts, data review, and frequent check-in meetings
• Register voters when appropriate with training provided
• Represent Civic Nebraska at a high-quality level of spoken and written communications

This position might be for you if you are

• Experienced in canvassing or other interaction-based work 
• Well-organized, attentive to detail, and able to follow verbal instructions
• Collaborative and able to work with a team to achieve goals
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply, but additional language skills not required

Compensation & Hours:

Canvassers will work 15 to 25 hours a week, earning $15/hour. This is a non-exempt, temporary, part-time position.

To Apply:

Send a cover letter and resume to Chueqa Yang, Voting Rights Organizing Coordinator at chueqa.yang@civicnebraska.org.

Civic Nebraska has a policy prohibiting discrimination against employees, directors, or officers on account race, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, or national origin. In addition, Civic Nebraska strictly prohibits retaliation/victimization against an employee for complaining about alleged discrimination and/or harassment.