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Lead Canvasser - Voter Engagement Campaign (Nonpartisan)
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Description:
Location : This position will be based in ACT’s Philadelphia office and in the field. Reports to : Philadelphia Chapter Director Employment Type : FULL TIME ~ TEMPORARY ~ NON-EXEMPT Hours : Monday - Friday, weekends as needed. Duration : September 9, 2024 - November 8, 2024 Salary : $24 per hour About Us: African Communities Together (ACT) is an organization of African immigrants fighting for civil rights, opportunity, and a better life for our families here in the U.S. and worldwide. ACT empowers African immigrants to integrate socially, get ahead economically, and engage civically. We develop our members as grassroots leaders who take action to make social change. Since its founding, ACT has supported thousands of African immigrants with direct services, trained hundreds of new leaders, and led successful policy campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels that have impacted hundreds of thousands of immigrants. ACT’s African immigrant membership comes from a diverse range of nationalities, cultures, and languages, is religiously diverse, and is predominantly working-class and low-income. We have offices in New York City and the Washington, D.C. metro area. Position Description: During the 2024 election cycle, ACT will conduct a 9-week nonpartisan door-to-door field campaign to engage African voters. The campaign will focus on increasing voter turnout (GOTV) in key districts, raising awareness about issues that impact Philadelphia's African community, and recruiting members for our statewide chapter. We are seeking a candidate who has supervisory experience and can work collaboratively, is adept at communicating with people of African descent, and is ready to engage and mobilize the African community for the upcoming November general election. Key responsibilities include: Door-to-Door Canvassing Manage paid canvassers as well as launch and debrief daily canvass. Assist with training and administrative tasks, such as completing canvass reports. Engage in respectful in-person conversations with African voters in our priority districts. Maintain weekly canvass and voter engagement goals. Provide nonpartisan information regarding voter readiness, ballot access, ways to vote, rides to the polls, and other important voter information. Verify African voter information and turn out eligible voters via either: early in-person voting, vote by mail, or on Election Day. Commute daily to ACT’s priority districts and assigned turf. Engage and recruit African voters to become involved in ACT’s voter engagement and mobilization efforts. Data Collection Enter canvassing metrics and voter data using the Voter Activation Network [VAN / MiniVAN]. Maintain correct information for each voter conversation. Sync and save all updated or new information provided by voters. Track member signup, pledge to vote commitments and ride to the polls requests. Provide regular feedback regarding ACT’s target population and their top issues. Voter Engagement Training Attend mandatory trainings to develop or enhance canvassing skills, learn best practices and tools to perform the job. Participate in trainings to learn how to tell your personal story at the doors to help build a narrative which centers the role of Africans in voter turnout. Attend team meetings to stay updated on campaign strategies, messaging, and best practices. JOB REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS Canvassing or organizing experience is a plus. Fluency in Amharic, Arabic, French, or other African languages is a plus. Strong communication, organizational and social skills. Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license. Cultural competence and significant experience with African and African immigrant communities or within the social justice sector. Comfortable using a script and speaking with persons of different African cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Comfortable using technology (phones, tablets, virtual platforms). Must be reliable and timely throughout the duration of the campaign. Proficiency in Zoom & Google Workspace (Docs, Calendar, Google Meets). Ability to walk for extended distance. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry. Equal Opportunity Employer ACT is an affirmative action employer and strongly supports the social goals of affirmative action. We therefore make special efforts to recruit individuals from groups that are historically under-represented in professional environments, or that suffer from broader societal discrimination. Powered by JazzHR
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African Communities Together
Posted:
August 5 on The Resumator
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