Description
Location:
Lehigh Valley, PA (on-the-ground presence required Sept. – Nov. 2025)
Type:
Full-time, Temporary Position (Sept. - Nov. 2025) with possibility of ongoing work through 2026 election cycle.
Compensation:
$5,000 - $6,500 per month, commensurate with experience. If you’re a more seasoned Organizer and this opportunity sounds like a great match for you, please reach out. We’d love to speak with you and may be able to accommodate salary requirements.
Who We Are & What We Do
Canvassing Connectors (CC) is a grassroots team of seasoned super-volunteers who’ve helped swing elections in Pennsylvania, Georgia, California, and New York since 2018. We specialize in deep canvassing—open-hearted, vulnerable, door-to-door conversations that help people connect voting to their personal values and lived experiences.
We engage people who’ve lost faith in politics and help them rediscover hope through voting. Deep canvassing is the most effective form of voter persuasion ever measured, and it’s a powerful tool in combating threats to democracy.
Early in 2024, we initiated our on-the-ground campaign in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, a critical swing region, training local activists and talking with voters about their fears and hopes. We don’t push candidates—we share personal stories, we listen, and we help people reconnect with their values of community and care.
The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Canvas Field Organizer to lead our Lehigh Valley team for the 2025 election season where we’ll focus on judicial elections that will have critical local and national repercussions in the years to come. This is a fast-paced, full-time role running through November, with the opportunity to have real impact by working with a seasoned group of committed volunteer leaders and deep canvassers.
You’ll be helping to lead a volunteer-driven deep canvassing operation - building local relationships, recruiting volunteers, managing logistics, and ensuring smooth, efficient canvassing events. And you’ll be working with a group of people who love working together and are excited to collaborate with a new team member!
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer & Community Engagement
Manage volunteer canvassers and logistical support teams
Support and coordinate with local and remote volunteer team leaders
Build and maintain relationships with local partners and community members
Team-Building
Work collaboratively with existing volunteer leadership teams to develop their members’ skills and grow participation numbers
Participate in team strategy sessions and contribute to systems improvement
Learn, teach, and improve on-the-ground and virtual organizing systems
Data & Systems Management
Use voter databases (e.g., VAN, Mobilize) to maintain accurate canvassing records
Use voter databases to cut turf in preparation for weekly (or more frequent) canvass actions.
Manage data tracking, reporting, and analysis to evaluate effectiveness
Support volunteer list management, attendance tracking, and recruitment data
Field Operations
Scout, secure, and manage local training and canvas sites, with an emphasis on building/maintaining relationships with host organizations
Scout potential canvas turf
Oversee logistics for canvassing days: materials preparation, supply ordering, loading/unloading, post-canvass sorting and inventory
Ensure volunteers are equipped with updated turf maps and materials
Post-canvas materials management
Requirements
What We're Looking For
We are seeking motivated, dynamic, and compassionate individuals with:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience recruiting and managing volunteers
Experience with VAN and with cutting turf for electoral campaigns
Experience with volunteer organization structure and love of team-building
Ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Passion for voter engagement with the goal of protecting democracy and growing a compassionate electorate
Passion for the potential of community organizing
Curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a willingness to learn and grow
Skills and experience to support CC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Very strong organizational skills and proficiency managing logistics
A systems mindset: able to understand, improve, and implement workflows
Tech savvy: experience with spreadsheets, databases, VAN
Ready to work evenings/weekends and to be in the field regularly
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Deep canvassing experience is a plus but not a requirement; for organizers new to deep canvassing there will be opportunities to learn!
Experience fundraising is a plus
Location Requirements
The ideal candidate will reside in the Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania area and be available to work in-person in the Lehigh Valley from September through November 2025. Candidates from other areas, especially in PA, will be considered.
CC will reimburse relocation fees that are approved in advance.
Some virtual work will also be part of the role.
We Strongly Encourage Applications From:
Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC)
Multilingual speakers (especially Spanish/English)
Women and non-binary individuals
Individuals from underrepresented or marginalized communities
CC is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. Recruiting staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority. Candidates are evaluated solely on their qualifications to perform the work required. ADA-compliant working conditions cannot be guaranteed.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a campaign job—it’s a chance to develop organizing skills, grow professionally, and help shape the future of American democracy.
Leadership experience in a mission-driven, high-impact organization
A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture
Passionate, devoted, volunteers who love working together
Opportunity to impact critical judicial elections at a moment when the justice system needs us most!
How to Apply
To apply, send your resume and a brief statement explaining why you're interested and qualified to:
We’re excited to meet you—and to build something powerful together.
