Canvasser

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Organization:

Poder Latinx is a civic and social justice organization. Our vision is to build political power for the Latinx community to become decision-makers in our country’s democracy and win on economic, immigrant, and environmental issues. Our mission is to work to build a sustained progressive voting bloc of Latinxs in battleground states across the country. We do this by leading a voter-integrated engagement program where all aspects of voter engagement, issue-based campaigns, leadership development, voter protection, and narrative change form a continuous cycle of political consciousness. Through our work, we empower and equip Latinxs to become agents of change now. Founded in 2019, Poder Latinx operates in California’s Tulare and Fresno Counties, in Central Florida, including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk, counties, Arizona including Maricopa and Pinal county, Georgia including Gwinnett and Cobb Counties, Washington’s Yakima Valley and Texas Rio Grande Valley (Hidalgo and Willacy counties). 


The Position

Poder Latinx is seeking full-time and part-time canvassers to join our teams in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Washington. Canvassers are a critical part of the Poder Latinx team, serving as the primary contact between the community and the organization. Canvassers engage voters and other community members directly in priority areas, informing them about key issues such as environmental, immigrant, economic justice, and civic engagement. 


Responsibilities

  • Meet daily/weekly canvassing goals

  • Represent the organization properly with excellent conduct in the field and proper representation of the organization’s mission and vision

  • Utilize integrity when assisting community members, including providing the most accurate information to your ability

  • Be a team player and create an enjoyable working environment

  • Be self-motivated

Qualifications/ Must-Haves

  • Must be mission-aligned with Poder Latinx and passionate about the organization’s key issues

  • Must be an excellent communicator, preferably bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish

  • Must be comfortable working alongside diverse colleagues and in diverse communities

  • Must be comfortable speaking with strangers and discussing social issues

The pay range for this position is:

  • For Arizona canvassers, $22/hour

  • For Florida, California, Georgia, Washington and Texas canvassers, $20/hour

Additional Qualifications are a Plus:

  • A demonstrated passion for civic engagement and advancing social and political change on environmental, immigrant and economic justice 

  • Experience using walk lists or MiniVAN

  • Prior canvassing experience, including as a volunteer


Additional Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of walking and standing

  • Ability to work on weekends and tentatively travel

  • Working cell phone

To apply: Fill out the google form.


The above job description is intended to help describe the general work level of performance, knowledge and expectation from the person holding this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the role. Poder Latinx (c)(3) and (c)(4) reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Poder Latinx is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities and LGBT candidates to apply.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our staff, volunteers, community members, subcontractors, and vendors.