GetThru is hiring Dialer Monitors to help administer the backend of the ThruTalk calling platform. This is a part-time, hourly position. Dialer Monitors typically work 2-hour shifts to provide coverage while the dialing service is open for calls. The Dialer has variable hours, but can be open from 10 am Eastern to 9 pm Pacific, 7 days a week. Candidates must be able to work at least 2-weekday shifts and 2-weekend shifts.
Responsibilities
The Dialer Monitor job is done from home. To do the job, you need access to reliable internet, a laptop or a computer, and a mouse. It helps to be tech savvy so you can get into our tools quickly.
During a shift, a number will show on the screen and you need to click it within a half second. Often there a long list of numbers that need to all be clicked in as quick as possible. It is important to be exactly on time so switching shifts goes smoothly and no clicks are missed. You cannot move away from your computer during the shift. It can be a bit intense to click for long periods of time.
Ideal Candidates
- Experience with ThruTalk, administering a dialer, or participating in a calling program
- A demonstrated interest and/or involvement in progressive politics
- Experience or openness to working remotely
- Ability to work non-traditional hours that increase around key peak election cycle dates
While experience matters, we also believe that most skills can be learned, and we care as much about work ethic, creativity, determination, and cultural fit.
Location
This is a remote position. You can work from anywhere in the US as long as you are available for your shifts during US hours, have excellent internet, and the work gets done.
Compensation
$15 / hour
Paid sick leave
401k
About GetThru
GetThru operates a peer-to-peer text messaging platform (ThruText) and telephone dialing tool (ThruTalk) that political campaigns and other organizations use for large scale 1-to-1 communication. GetThru has worked with more than 1,000 clients who have sent over 250 million text messages and made more than 60 million calls through our tools. GetThru was launched in 2016 by veterans of the Bernie Sanders distributed organizing team to improve on the tools we used running voter contact programs, and we’re most excited about helping progressive politicians and organizations. We also believe in building a sustainable business, so we are actively expanding into other markets that could benefit from this technology, including working with more than 200 educational institutions. We have been profitable from day one without VC funding.
About Our Team
ThruTalk has its roots in the Bernie Sanders campaign, where our founding team ran the “Bernie Dialer” that made over 75 million dials during the 2016 primary. We built ThruTalk to improve on the tools we used running Bernie Dialer, and our core business is working with progressive politicians and organizations.
How to Apply
Please submit the application form with a resume and cover letter that explains why you want to work for GetThru. Tell us why field and calling are important to you, what experiences make you a good fit, and why you are excited about this job in particular.
