Canvasser

THE ORGANIZATION: Mi Familia Vota (MFV) and Mi Familia en Acción (MFA) are national Latino-led civic engagement organizations working year-round to strengthen democracy and empower our communities.

MFA, a 501(c)(3), focuses on nonpartisan programs such as citizenship, voter registration, voter education, and leadership development on key issues, including immigration, education, healthcare, voting rights, workers’ rights, reproductive rights, and the environment.

MFV, a 501(c)(4) organization, builds Latino political power through advocacy, organizing, and mobilization to ensure that Latino voices shape the policies that impact their health, safety, and prosperity.

Together, we operate one of the largest Latino civic engagement infrastructures in the country, with programs across eight states (Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida) and Washington, D.C.

SUMMARY: Canvassers are trained individuals in our community, engaging our target audience to increase Latinos’ voter engagement and voter registration.  This is a seasonal part-time position due to campaign and electoral deadlines. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct door-to-door canvassing in Latino communities to support voter registration, voter education, and voter mobilization efforts.
• Identify and engage likely voters for upcoming elections.
• Engage community members and voters around voter registration, voter education, Vote by Mail, and Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts.
• Support efforts to increase Latino voter turnout through direct voter contact and GOTV tactics.
• Follow all required reporting procedures and accurately utilize voter databases and canvassing tools.
• Follow all established safety and security protocols and escalate concerns to the Canvass Lead as needed.
• Provide daily reporting and updates to the assigned Canvass Lead.
• Attend all trainings as directed by management or supervisors.
• Adhere to all applicable state laws and regulations regarding voter registration and voter engagement activities.
• Promote an environment in which equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity are valued.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion and enthusiasm for promoting political engagement within the Latino community.
• Legible handwriting is required. 
• Must be able to work flexible hours. Some Saturday event participation is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. 
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle, preferred 

COMPETENCIES: 

• Interpersonal Skills--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. 
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
• Ethics--Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Safety and Security--Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Organizational Support--Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Continually required to stand 
• Continually required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally, utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
  technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds.
• Continually exposed to outside weather conditions 

Salary : $24