Community Canvassing Intern

Kansas City, Saint Louis
Field / Organizing
Paid Internship / Part Time
Starting at $25.00/hour

Summary

 Job Type: Part-Time (up to 10 hours/week)
Pay: $25/hour

Purpose of Position

The Missouri Workers Center is seeking Community Canvassing Interns to support our community base-building efforts. Interns will help build public awareness of MWC campaigns, expand our community supporter list, and engage directly with people at public events. This is an ideal opportunity for students interested in labor organizing, local politics, and public engagement.

Why Apply?

  • Gain hands-on experience in organizing and movement-building.
  • Build relationships with workers and community activists.
  • Learn organizing skills you can carry into future roles.

About Missouri Workers Center

The Missouri Workers Center is an organization of low-wage workers—Black, white, and brown, urban and rural—dedicated to fighting racism and winning economic justice for all.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

  • Table and canvass at community events, festivals, and public gatherings.
  • Engage community members in conversations about worker rights and campaigns.
  • Collect contact information to grow our supporter and volunteer lists.
  • Accurately track and input collected data.
  • Represent Missouri Workers Center in a positive and professional manner.
  • Additional opportunities:
    • Attend worker and community meetings, rallies, and public actions.
    • Participate in MWC organizer-training sessions.
    • Learn directly from experienced labor organizers.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable approaching and engaging with the public.
  • Reliable and punctual, with attention to detail.
  • Commitment to social and economic justice.
  • Ability to work evenings or weekends as events require.

Apply

To Apply

Send a short résumé and 2–3 sentences on why you’re interested to Lstitt@moworkers.org with subject line: Community Canvassing Intern Application.