Are you passionate about LGBTQ+ rights and encouraging others to make their voice heard? OutNebraska is leading a coalition working to oppose Initiative 442, which will be on the Nebraska ballot this November. We need folks who are serious about trans rights, community building, and voter education on our side and on our team!
As a canvasser, you will get to:
- Educate Nebraska voters door-to-door, at community events, and over the phone.
- Accurately record and report community responses and feedback to help inform outreach efforts and strategy.
- Attend a Power Building Summit event, in collaboration with state and national partners.
- Ensure quality, non-partisan voter education through the use of scripts, data review, and regular check-in meetings.
- Represent OutNebraska at a high-quality level of verbal and written communication.
This position might be for you if:
- You are passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ Nebraskans.
- You have experience in canvassing or other interaction-based and/or relational work.
- You are a strong verbal communicator, are passionate about building connections with people from diverse backgrounds, and feel comfortable engaging in challenging conversations—including de-escalating tense interactions.
- You are dependable, collaborative, and well-organized.
- You thrive working with a team to achieve goals.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, but additional language skills are not required.
Requirements:
- Current, valid driver’s license and access to a dependable vehicle.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods while canvassing neighborhoods.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for up to four (4) hours at a time.
- Working personal smartphone that can be used for work-related communication, scheduling, and operational needs.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Compensation and Hours:
Canvassers will earn $25/hour and work 15 to 20 hours each week from September 25, 2026 through November 11, 2026. This is a non-exempt, temporary, part-time position.
To Apply:
Send your resumé and a brief cover letter detailing why you are interested to Rachel Tomlinson Dick at rachel@outnebraska.org.
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To Download:
For a downloadable version of this position description, click here to download
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OutNebraska is an equal opportunity employer. People of Color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and those from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. OutNebraska does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
