GOTV Phonebanker (Remote)

Website NextGen America

SUMMARY:

NextGen America is currently seeking part-time GOTV Phonebankers to talk to young voters via our dialer program to mobilize them to vote. GOTV Phonebankers will receive thorough training to be able to provide potential voters with information about voting and answer voters’ questions. This role will have a time commitment of 15-35 per week.

The ideal candidate has a passion for politics and a belief that young people will make the difference in America’s future. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization–in theory and in practice–and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and economic and racial justice from a progressive perspective, we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others.

This is a fully remote position with no location requirement. We encourage candidates from all locations within the United States to apply.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Remote Position: Yes
Union Position: No
Travel Requirements: N/A
End Date: 11/10/2022

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Majority of time will be spent making phone calls to voters via our virtual dialer program.
Direct voter contact to provide information about voting and answer voters’ questions to effectively mobilize young people to vote.
Contribute to our virtual field office on Slack to create and maintain an engaging and welcoming virtual environment.
Perform administrative support and duties as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications
Ability and willingness to use a computer-based call system for at minimum 1 hour per log-in.
Passion for taking political action through the engaging with young people to stand up for progressive values and causes
Strong desire to obtain new skills and exposure to working in a professional environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent team player

COMPENSATION:
This role is a part-time, temporary position with a set pay rate of $20/hour. This position is not eligible for benefits.

ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come.