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Nexus Management

Temporary Canvasser - Albany

Albany, NY · On-site

$21.50/hr

We work at the grassroots to give people a sense of their own power. We collaborate with ... Availability on evenings and weekends Location This position will be based in Albany, NY, reporting ...

Nexus Management

CNY Temporary Canvasser

Utica, NY · On-site

$21.50/hr

We work at the grassroots to give people a sense of their own power. We collaborate with ... Availability weekends, and evenings * Any other duties as required by your supervisor Skills ...

Nexus Management

CNY Temporary Canvasser

Utica, NY · On-site

$21.50/hr

We work at the grassroots to give people a sense of their own power. We collaborate with ... Availability weekends, and evenings * Any other duties as required by your supervisor Skills ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend grassroots canvasser in the United States is $24.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Grassroots Canvasser vs Weekend Door-to-Door Sales Representative?

AspectWeekend Grassroots CanvasserWeekend Door-to-Door Sales Representative
CredentialsNone required or minimalSales experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentCommunity events, neighborhoods, campaignsPrivate residences, retail locations
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, political campaignsRetail, telecommunication, service industries
Search & Comparison IntentCommunity engagement, advocacy rolesSales, commission-based jobs

Weekend Grassroots Canvassers focus on community outreach for campaigns or nonprofits, often requiring minimal credentials and working in neighborhoods or events. In contrast, Weekend Door-to-Door Sales Representatives primarily sell products or services directly to consumers, often with sales experience and a focus on commissions. Both roles involve door-to-door interactions but serve different purposes and industries.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Grassroots Canvasser job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,445 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Temporary Canvasser - Buffalo

Buffalo, NY • On-site

Nexus Management
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$21.50/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

About the organization

Citizen Action is a statewide grassroots movement organization that fights for political, social, racial, economic and environmental justice. We work at the grassroots to give people a sense of their own power. We collaborate with organizations and coalitions in communities throughout New York to address critical issues at the local, state and federal levels.


About the position

Citizen Action is looking to add a temporary canvasser to our Western New York team. The canvass position focuses on going door-to-door in low income communities and communities of color in order to activate community members on the issues of affordability and universal child care. This position will report to the Canvass and Mobilization Director.


What you'll do and the impact you'll make

  • Go door to door multiple times a week for a total of 10 hours per week.
  • Invite people interested in the organization to join, record responses of community members and track data.
  • Identify community members for follow up by organizers based on their interest in our campaign
  • Consistently meet quotas for door to door work and recruitment
  • Any other duties as required by your supervisor


Skills/Qualifications

  • Great communication and people skills
  • Respect for diverse communities and varied worldviews and a commitment to promoting racial and gender justice
  • Ability to use a script as a guide and have authentic conversations
  • Ability to go door-to-door and speak with community members on the phone
  • Patience and persistence
  • Access to a tablet, laptop and phone with internet access
  • Comfort using basic online software with training
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Reliable transportation to travel to canvass turfs (valid driver's license required if using personal vehicle)
  • Ability and willingness to fully adopt use of VAN, Scale to Win Dialer and Text, EveryAction, New/Mode, Google Drive, Slack, Asana, Action Network, and any other tools used by the organizations.
  • Availability on evenings and weekends


Location

This position will be based in Buffalo, NY, reporting to that chapters' office location.


Pay rate: $21.50/hour


Working Hours: 10 hours/week for 8 weeks


Equal Opportunity Employer

Citizen Action of NY and The Public Policy and Education Fund are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are looking for the most passionate people who want to join our team. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.


Applicants may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the ADA and state/local laws. Please let us know if you need assistance participating in the interview process.

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