Democrats are recruiting door knockers to roam Michigan neighborhoods and “people with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.”
Shawmut Services, “a full-service strategic planning, organizing, and grassroots mobilization firm,” is running job ads in cities across Michigan on behalf of Revolution Field Strategies to encourage Democrats to register and vote.
The effort is in conjunction with the Progressive Turnout Project, which bills itself as “the largest voter contact organization in the country, specifically dedicated to mobilizing the Democratic Party and defending democracy.”
Listings on Indeed.com offer pay “from $125 per day,” and suggest the campaign is ongoing in multiple states through Nov. 5.
“Revolution Field Strategies (RFS) has been hired by Progressive Turnout Project to help turn out Democratic voters in [STATE]. RFS is seeking to contract with enthusiastic Door Knockers this election season to help get out the vote–no experience necessary!” according to the role summary for a listing in Marquette.
The “innovative program” is managed remotely with supplies shipped by mail and interviews and briefings conducted online.
“Individuals who successfully complete their first door knocking packet will be offered opportunities for additional contracts. Door Knockers can expect a total commitment of 3 to 5 hours to complete their briefing and door-to-door Door Knocking. They will be able to choose their own turf in or around their home or community, so travel will be minimal,” the listing read.
Requirements are minimal. Applicants must be comfortable discussing progressive politics, able to stand and walk for extended periods, and have the “ability to memorize and recite a brief Door Knocking script and/or talking points.”
Applicants must also have a cell phone and the ability to enter basic data, according to the ads.
“Compensation will be provided by direct deposit, or by mailed check if requested,” they read.
The Michigan job ads are among 152 openings that are also posted on the Shawmut Services website across a dozen states including Wisconsin, Alabama, Ohio, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Arizona.
