Civic Engagement Canvasser

JOB TITLE: Civic Engagement Canvasser DEPARTMENT: Community Development REPORTS TO: Civic Engagement Field Coordinator JOB SCHEDULE: Seasonal Part-Time EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt General Description: SEAMAAC welcomes applications for a Civic Engagement Canvasser. SEAMAAC is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, with the mission “To support and serve immigrants and refugees and other politically, socially and economically marginalized communities as they seek to advance the condition of their lives in the United States.” SEAMAAC envisions a strong and unified society, where immigrants and refugees work alongside other Americans to build shared political, economic, and social power. Essential Responsibilities: The Civic Engagement Canvasser will engage in nonpartisan voter registration, community education, get-out-the-vote (GOTV), and voter protection activities leading up to Pennsylvania’s Primary and General Elections. Essential responsibilities include: Voter registration: Supporting eligible adults with voter registration eligibility screenings and applications Canvassing: GOTV door knocking to households, primarily in South Philadelphia Community education: Sharing non-partisan education and counter-misinformation about the voting process and voting rights Phone banking: Calling community members to GOTV Text Banking: Texting community members to GOTV Voter Protection: Conducting poll monitoring and support at South Philadelphia polling places on Election Day Administrative tasks: record keeping, data entry, and similar tasks Comments: This description is intended to describe the essential job functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Skills/Qualifications/Requirements: Passion for supporting civic engagement in BIPOC and immigrant communities is required Multilingual skills are highly desirable, including but not limited to Mandarin, Burmese, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Nepali, Khmer, Lao, Indonesian, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Pashto Strong verbal communication skills are required Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse staff and community members is required Understanding of and commitment to SEAMAAC’s principles, concerns, and considerations regarding issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities Experience working with immigrants is preferred Excellent digital literacy skills are required High school diploma is required; college degree is preferred Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the canvassing duties of this job, the employee is regularly expected to be on their feet and/or walking. While canvassing in the neighborhood, there is a potential for interacting with unpredictable community members and inclement weather. This is a hybrid position with some in-person work required. Necessary Special Requirements: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must undergo background checks. SEAMAAC will consider all applicants fairly and will review background check results to determine whether they affect the applicant’s suitability for the job. A job offer is contingent upon being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and providing proof of vaccination before start date. Salary and Benefits: Hours: This position ranges from 20-30 hours/week, per the Canvasser’s availability. Must be flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends. Salary: $20 per hour Benefits: Seasonal/Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays. SEAMAAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal Pay: $20.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 30 per week Benefits: Flexible schedule Schedule: 4 hour shift 8 hour shift Afternoon shift Day shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Weekends as needed Experience: Canvassing: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person