Call Centre Canvasser

Position

Call Centre Canvasser

Location

Ottawa

Description

Are you #Ready4Change in Canada?

The NDP is calling out to progressives in the Ottawa area to come and be a part of our National Call Centre. The National Call Centre will be reaching out to voters in some of Canada’s most closely contested ridings. We are looking for passionate, driven and highly motivated people who believe in the NDP's vision for Canadians and want to be part of the historic campaign to elect the first NDP government in Canadian history. Although having campaign or canvassing experience is a plus, it is not required. Applicants will be expected to commit to a minimum of four 6-hour phone shifts per week from the date of hiring.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt well to changing work priorities;
• Confident, assertive and pleasant verbal communicator;
• Comfortable talking to voters on the phone;
• Comfortable securing support from donors;
• Excellent listener;
• Proven ability to work well with others;
• Willingness to work irregular hours in a hectic campaign environment;
• Knowledge of New Democratic Party history and policy and Canadian politics in general;
• Prior NDP campaign experience is an asset;
• Previous canvassing experience an asset;
• Previous experience using Popvox direct dialer an asset

Salary

$17 per hour

Commencing date

Immediately after hire

Closing date

2015-08-21 5 PM Eastern time

Send resume, cover letter and salary expectations to:

Jonathan Orr c/o Ingrid Caron by email to hr@ndp.ca with the subject line “Call Centre professional”