Community Canvasser

CAIR San Francisco Bay Area is hiring Community Canvassers to enable it to further grow its grassroots engagement and community presence. Do you enjoy interacting with community members and organizing for social change? This job is perfect for you!Title: Community CanvasserSchedule Type: Part-time (Non-exempt). 5 - 10 hours each week. Frequent evenings and weekends required.Location: Based in CAIR's Santa Clara office but working in-person across the San Francisco Bay Area is required.Requirements: Ability to travel throughout the Bay Area (vehicle and driver's license required); authorization to work in the United States.Reporting Relationships: Reports to Executive DirectorKey ResponsibilitiesManage CAIR outreach booths at local community centers, masajid, and other high traffic areas and eventsStaff phone banking, door knocking, flyering, postering, and other outreach and community and volunteer engagement effortsSupport and participate in the organization's community-building programming such as citizenship clinics, youth programs, and various community trainings and workshopsRepresent the organization at partner and coalition events including rallies, town halls, press conferences, and mosque programsOther duties as assigned, dependent on organizational needs and employee skills. All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, and other office tasks.Required QualificationsAvailability to work on Friday afternoons, from 10:00am-3:00pm and occasional evenings and weekendsStrong interpersonal and communications skills, including compassionate communication and cultural sensitivity, and ability to maintain a positive, personable, outgoing, and enthusiastic attitudeDemonstrated commitment to civic engagement and community empowermentAbility to problem-solve, take initiative, stay organized, manage multiple tasks, and work independently as well as within a teamFlexibility to adjust and contribute to continually evolving work situations and changing prioritiesA strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's missionPreferred QualificationsExperience working in Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, and/or South Asian communitiesCommunity organizing and leadership experience, including experience working for at a masjid, in an MSA, or other non-profit settingExperience with Canva, WhatsApp, and various social media platformsConversational proficiency in Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Somali or UrduCompensation$21.50 -$26.89/hour commensurate with skills and experience3% employer-matched retirement planTo ApplyPlease submit (1) a cover letter discussing your interest in the position, (2) your resume, and (3) the names and contact information of three references.Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.CAIR-CA is an equal-opportunity employer and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.Salary: $21.50 - $26.89 per hourJob Posted by ApplicantPro