Voter Outreach Worker - ORA

VOTER OUTREACH WORKER

About Oakland Rising Action

Oakland Rising Action (ORA), a fiscally sponsored project of the Center for Empowered Politics, is a community led political organization that has a long-term, shared vision for winning a community-based political infrastructure and governing majority in Oakland that centers racial, economic, and environmental justice. Over the past sixteen years, ORA's political operation has grown into one of the largest, longest-lasting, and most sophisticated programs in the area. We have built a voter base in Oakland's working-class, immigrant, and communities of color neighborhoods that make up more than 25% of the city's electorate. ORA has helped to craft and win ballot measures for racial, economic, and environmental justice while promoting a vision for transformational governance in Oakland and beyond. This position is shared with our sister entity Oakland Rising, a separate 501(c)3 organization. 

Position Overview

We're seeking people to join our exciting campaign advancing economic, racial, and environmental justice in East Oakland! We are building a team of social justice advocates to educate and mobilize residents on why voting now is more important than ever, and to highlight the key statewide fights ahead in this special election season. Sharing this information and getting to know our Oakland communities more deeply will prepare us to win on regional and state-wide issues. 

We are currently seeking to fill positions for Voter Outreach Workers. Voter Outreach Workers will be responsible for contacting thousands of voters by phone and through door-to-door canvassing.

The Voter Outreach Worker reports directly to the Outreach Team Lead & Voter Outreach Manager 

Responsibilities

• Talk to dozens of people daily about issues facing voters through door-to-door canvassing and phone banking.

• Enter data you collect from people using a computer and tablet with a keyboard or touch screen.

• Complete accurate daily reports and debriefs. 

• Openness and dedication to learn about current political issues. 

Minimum Requirements

1. Must be reliable and committed to working every day of the assignment. This means 4.5 hours per day, five days a week. All Outreach Workers will be assigned to both phone banking and canvassing door-to-door during the campaign

2. Ability to walk for at least 3 hours daily to canvas door-to-door.  Outreach Worker will need to walk one precinct a day, which is approximately 10-12 city blocks

3. Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to talk clearly and concisely to hundreds of people a day about issues facing our communities

4. Ability to read, memorize, and deliver a page-long script in English

5. Ability to enter data into a computer and laptop using a keyboard or touchscreen, while door-to-door canvassing and phone banking 

6. Shared values with Oakland Rising dedicated to racial, economic, and environmental justice

7. Exceptional interpersonal skills

8. Able to reach personal goals

9. Positive attitude, team player, and interest in leadership development

10. Basic computer skills  

11. Ability to fill out accurate daily reports

Preferred but not required:

• Previous experience working on a campaign with a community organization, doing sales, or customer service

• Bilingual English-Spanish or English-Cantonese

• Familiarity with East and West Oakland

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

This is a temporary hourly part-time job from September 28, 2026 to November 3,2026. Workers will work 5 days a week (Sunday-Thursday) for 4.5 hours per day, 3:30pm-8:30pm. 

This position has a rate of $30/hour. This position is non-exempt and temporary. 

STIPENDS (attendance dependent): $5 daily technology stipend provided when door-to-door canvassing if using one’s phone.

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT: Available for Outreach Workers  who are able to use their personal cars for conducting outreach work. Does not include miles commuting to the workplace. 

Work Environment / Physical Demands

For walks: this position requires walking for at least 3 hours daily to canvass door-to-door.  Outreach Worker will need to walk one precinct a day, which is approximately 10-12 city blocks.

For phonebank/textbank: this position requires sitting and talking on the phone for an extended period (45 mins at a time for three hours)

All Outreach Workers will be required to do both walks and phonebank shifts.

How to Apply

We will be conducting in-person interviews September 21st & 22nd with any prospective candidates. If you would like to participate in an interview, please apply here to provide us with your contact information. You'll receive confirmation within at least 72 hours of signing up.

Oakland Rising/Action contracts with Resilient Strategies LLC for backend and operational support, including hiring and employment. Resilient Strategies is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.