From Your Friends Who Invented Astroturf
August 9th, 2009 at 9:53 am by Michele“Grassroots” campaign on Craigslist:
HELP IMPLEMENT A PROGRESSIVE AGENDA!
Last fall, we took the first step towards moving this country in the right direction. Now we need to tackle the important issues facing Americans, from Ending Torture, to Restoring our Civil Liberties, and Protecting our Environment!
Direct one of 32 Canvass Offices Across the United States.
Qualifications:
Candidates must:
# have a strong commitment to and desire for political and social change.
# be strategic and have strong leadership skills and drive.
# be goal-oriented and product-driven, have strong communication skills, and be a team player who works well with a wide range of people.
# Experience in hiring, training and supervising staff or volunteers is preferred. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus.Job Description:
# Recruitment: Build a team of 15-50 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community and developing your strongest staff into leadership positions within the office and in the field.# Canvassing: Get on the Frontlines of some of the most crucial campaigns of our time! Work on the ground bringing progressive change to America!
# Hours: 80-100 hours/week
Locations:
Grassroots Campaigns is immediately hiring in Austin as well as the following locations: CA, CO, DC, IL, MA, MN, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA.Salary & Benefits:
The starting salary for this position is $24,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. Healthcare is available for all staff members. Opportunities for advancement are available.
Grassroots Campaigns’ website. In case you’re out of work and would like to be a paid activist.
H/T to Justin from The Blue or Red Pill
August 9th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Canvassers come through my neighborhood all the time. Does anyone have any suggestions for ways to make sure they have a very unpleasant experience after they leave my door? I’m thinking like a water pistol full of vinegar waiting by my front door, or some such.
Any ideas? (preferably but not necessarily ideas that won’t lead to lawsuits)
August 9th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I have a big barky dog. She’s a sweetie, but we usually let her get really loud when salespeople come to the door. We hold her back and they ask if she bites and we say she’s a bit aggressive and apologize. A “Beware of Dog” sign is pretty good too.
Maybe a “Don’t Tread on Me” flag in your window. Most canvassers break out in boils and start hissing.
August 9th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Greetings:
A chance to use my “professional experience” for 80-100 hours a week and pull down $24K, I’m there!!!!
Does anyone have an idea if this is even legal under the labor laws???
August 9th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
It’s barely legal. According to my calculations based upon the labor laws one must make $23,560 to work 100 hours per week (52 weeks a year.)
Guess they aren’t out campaigning for better wages for the highly educated. But really, Marxists don’t go that way.