GOTV Canvasser - Non Partisan

Jolt Action is a 501c4 non-profit organization that increases the civic participation of Latinos in Texas to build a stronger democracy and ensure that everyone’s voice is heard. Jolt Initiative is a 501c3 non-profit organization that believes young Latinos will transform Texas through the power of their vote. The Contractor will mobilize Latino voters by the November 2026 election. To meet this goal, the organization is hiring a team of seasonal, full-time canvassers to mobilize voters in the Houston area.  Jolt seeks dynamic, outgoing, and hard-working individuals ready to create change in Texas..

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with Field Manager to identify turf in assigned areas to canvass specifically in East, Eastend, Jacinto City, and South East Houston
• Assist with phone/text banking for all pledged voters in the last election cycle.
• Canvass neighborhood doors to drop off important election materials and reminders.
• Enter and track data via Impactive, MiniVan, EveryAction (or similar software) and/or spreadsheet on a daily basis
• Check-in weekly with your supervisor about your progress and team GOTV goals.
• Communicate with your supervisor daily about your shifts and availability. 
• Represent the organization professionally and effectively to the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

The contractor will work no more than 6 hours per day and no more than 30 hours per week. A week is defined as Sunday through Saturday. Hours designated for this project are between 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Timetable: The term of this agreement will commence on June 9, 2026 and will terminate on November 4, 2026. 

Compensation: The Contractor will be paid Twenty Two Dollars ($22) an hour provided that in no event will the aggregate fee exceed Six Hundred Sixty Dollars ($690) per week, payable on a semi-monthly basis on the 3rd and 18th of each month via Gusto.