Community Canvassing Assistant - PT

Kansas City, MO

Part Time

Student (High School)

Part-Time Community Canvassing Assistant
10 hours a week Hourly: $16.00 + mileage

Since 2016, Pawsperity has been helping uplift families from generational poverty through job training in the art of dog grooming. Pawsperity serves some of the community’s most vulnerable members, including individuals often coming from backgrounds of domestic violence, addiction, incarceration, and homelessness.

Position Summary:

Pawsperity is seeking a dependable, entry-level Community Canvassing Assistant to support outreach efforts throughout the Kansas City metro area. This role is responsible for engaging local businesses, community organizations, and residents to share information about Pawsperity’s programs and services, build community awareness, and generate leads for follow-up by the internal team.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people, working independently, and representing a mission-driven organization in the community.
Key Responsibilities
Community Outreach

Conduct site-based canvassing across assigned Kansas City metro
Introduce Pawsperity’s mission, programs, and opportunities to businesses and community members
Distribute approved marketing materials and informational resources
Represent the organization professionally and positively at all times

Lead Generation & Documentation

Collect contact information and relevant notes from interested individuals or businesses
Maintain accurate daily outreach logs
Submit reports summarizing locations visited, contacts made, and outcomes

Event & Campaign Support

Assist with flyering, tabling, and grassroots marketing efforts
Support targeted outreach campaigns aligned with enrollment, partnerships, or community engagement goals

Qualifications
Required

Strong verbal communication skills
Comfortable initiating conversations with new people
Reliable transportation to travel throughout the Kansas City metro area
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated

Preferred (Not Required)

Prior customer service, sales, or outreach experience
Familiarity with the Kansas City metro area

Core Competencies

Professionalism and positive representation of a mission-driven organization
Clear and confident communication
Initiative and independent work ethic
Basic documentation and reporting accuracy
Respect for diverse communities and backgrounds

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk several miles per shift
Ability to carry light materials (40-50 lbs)
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Earn 1 hour Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked

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Pawsperity unleashes human potential through the art of pet grooming. Based in Kansas City, we are the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit grooming school across the country. Our transformative program breaks the cycle of generational poverty through extensive job training within a booming industry.

Join our talented team and make a difference in the lives of both people and dogs. Explore our career opportunities and submit your resume below. At Pawsperity, we value passion and dedication to our cause.

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