Job Description:

One Fair Wage is an organization seeking to raise wages, enhance working conditions in theservice sector, and end all subminimum wages in the United States. With the Great Resignation,millions of workers are refusing to work for subminimum wages, employers are raising wages torecruit staff, and the political landscape to advance policy to raise wages has Massachusetts, One Fair Wage is seeking to advance the One Fair Wage policy as a ballotinitiative in November 2024. To achieve this, MA One Fair Wage is hiring paid canvassers tocollect signatures to put the One Fair Wage initiative on the ballot in November, in support ofreaching our goal of 20,000 signatures. Paid canvassers would report to the signature drive fieldmanager.The candidate will be responsible for collecting and reporting legitimate signatures for the OneFair Wage petition, actively promoting One Fair Wage, and interacting with the public to buildsupport and understanding for the cause. The role requires excellent communication, resilience,and a strong understanding of the campaign's goals, ensuring a strong representation andeffectiveness in driving the campaign forward.Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesâ— Collect signatures: Approach individuals in public places, such as parks, shoppingcenters, or events, and explain the purpose and importance of the petition. Encouragethem to sign the petition, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria and provide accurateinformation.â— Understand the issue: Stay informed about the One Fair Wage ballot initiative andclearly communicate it to the public. Address any questions or concerns they may haveand provide factual information to support the cause.â— Document and organize signatures: Accurately record the details of each signatory,including their name, address, contact information, and any additional requiredinformation. Ensure that the collected signatures are organized and stored securely.â— Meet targets: Work towards achieving daily and weekly signature collection targets.Display self-motivation and determination to meet or exceed set goals while maintainingquality and accuracy in signature collection.â— Petition Submission: Submit collected signatures to city and town clerks beforedeadlines, ensuring they are organized and properly formatted according to therequirements. Collect certified signatures from local clerks to bring to the central OFWoffice in Boston.Required Qualificationsâ— Reliably commute to collect and submit signatures. The central office is located indowntown Boston, but the signature collection will be throughout MA.â— Strong ability to connect with people and make pitch to collect signatures and buildrapport quickly.â— Persuasive and ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds.â— Ability to work independently and in a team environment.â— Ethical and able to adhere to legal guidelines and regulations.â— Physical stamina to stand or walk for extended periods and work in various weatherconditions.â— Past experience as a service worker, and have worked in the restaurant industry in thelast 3-5 years; or is a worker member of a workers' organization interested in working inthe restaurant industryPreferred Qualificationsâ— Knowledge and interest in the cause or issue addressed by the petitionâ— Ability to speak a language other than Englishâ— Previous experience in advocacy, community organizing, or similar roles is desirable butnot mandatory.Job Detailsâ— This position is an independent contractor position at $25hourâ— The position will last for the duration of the signature drive from May 1, 2024, to June 16,2024, with potential to extend to June 30, 2024.To apply, please email Grace at with your resume and availability for a30 min zoom interview ASAP.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do notdiscriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,marital status, veteran status, or disability status and will provide reasonable accommodation toparticipate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and toreceive other benefits and privileges of employment. People of color, women, and formerservice workers are strongly encouraged to apply.