TouchStone, LLC: Signature Gathering Canvassers Needed - $25-$30/hour - Chicago, IL

Canvasser Signature Gathering

Location: Chicago, IL

Reports to: Field Director

Compensation: $25-30/hour

Classification: Full-Time, Temporary

Start Date: October 15, 2025

End Date: October 26, 2025

Position Summary

We are hiring motivated and reliable canvassers to help qualify a major initiative for the ballot. Canvassers will collect petition signatures from registered voters in public spaces and neighborhoods across Chicago. This is a fast-paced, in-the-field position that plays a critical role ensuring a progressive candidate gets on the ballot.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect valid signatures from registered voters according to campaign training and legal requirements
• Follow daily assignments and location guidelines provided by field leadership
• Maintain accurate records of signatures collected, time worked, and shift materials
• Engage voters respectfully and confidently in a variety of outdoor public settings
• Attend required trainings and participate in daily check-ins
• Safeguard petition sheets and return all completed materials daily
• Follow all organizational safety, legal, and quality control protocols
• Represent the campaign professionally at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable initiating conversations with strangers in public
• Highly reliable with excellent time management
• Ability to meet daily goals and stay motivated during long shifts
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Able to walk or stand for extended periods and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must follow legal and ethical standards for signature collection
• Previous canvassing or petitioning experience is a plus but not required
• Commitment to upholding the values of equity, inclusion, and community empowerment

Benefits

• $30/hour, paid weekly
• Travel and mileage reimbursement where applicable
• Daily paid training
• Work with a mission-driven, inclusive, and supportive team