Community Canvasser - Job Description
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN
Rohit Malhotra is running for Atlanta City Council President in the November 4, 2025 election. Rohit Malhotra (pronunciation: row·hit mal·ho·truh)—or Roh, as his friends affectionately call him—is the son of Indian immigrant parents, who came to Atlanta to start their family’s small business. Rohit currently lives at the intersection of Summerhill and Grant Park and is running as a trusted community leader with 15 years of experience in advocacy, community organizing, and public policy. Rohit has a bachelor of arts from Emory University and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Rohit served as an Ash Innovation Fellow in the Obama Administration, and over the past 10 years, he founded and led the nationally-recognized and awarded Center for Civic Innovation—a policy advocacy organization focused on addressing inequality in Atlanta. There, he’s been a staunch advocate for neighborhood engagement, voter participation, affordable housing, and gun violence reduction.
Rohit has trained more than 200 social impact and nonprofit leaders who are focused on creating innovative solutions to meeting the needs of their communities. Their work spans from community-based violence interruption to address public safety issues to creatives using public art and storytelling focusing/centered on families impacted by police violence.
Learn more about Rohit and the campaign at www.rohitforatlanta.com.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Rohit for Atlanta is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Community Canvassers to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a passionate communicator with a strong work ethic and a drive for engaging with their community. Community Canvassers will be responsible for informing community members about our campaign, gathering feedback, and encouraging participation in our election.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engage with community members directly at their homes by knocking doors.
- Clearly and concisely articulate our mission, goals, and overall campaign.
- Distribute informational materials, such as flyers and brochures.
- Answer questions and address concerns from the public.
- Collect pledge to vote cards at doors/events.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and feedback using campaign tools (I.e,
- MiniVan, G-Suite, Mobilize, etc)
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to achieve outreach goals.
- When necessary, assist with office duties/management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A sense of urgency for the task at hand.
- Ability to articulate information clearly and respectfully.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Strong active listening skills and ability to respond to diverse viewpoints.
- Resilience and persistence in the face of rejection.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods in various weather conditions.
- Prior experience in sales, customer service, or community outreach is a plus.
- Experience in canvassing or other organizing methods is a plus.
- A sense of humor is a huge plus!
- Reliable transportation is required.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position primarily involves outdoor work, requiring door-to-door engagement in various neighborhoods across Atlanta. Canvassers will be expected to work in different areas of the city. Community Canvassers should expect to work 30+ hours a week. Most of this time will be spent knocking on doors.
COMPENSATION
Community Canvassers pay is $20hr. For canvassers with more experience, there is an opportunity to be hired as a Canvas Lead which will be paid at $22/hr.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through our online form linked here. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.