Canvasser

THE ORGANIZATION:  Mi Familia Vota (MFV), the Latinx-led organization with the largest field operation in the nation, uses a holistic approach to build political power.  We are in eight strategic states:  AZ, CA, CO, GA, FL, NV, NC, and TX.  We engage our community around the most prevalent issues to ensure the construction of a healthy democracy and advance a national Latino-progressive agenda.  MFV utilizes a variety of strategies to reach our community, including citizenship, door-to-door voter education, registration and mobilization, issue organizing, leadership development, advocacy, accountability campaigns, and litigation.

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:

• Canvasses Latino communities for voter registration, education, and mobilization efforts. Identifies likely voters for the upcoming elections.

• Engages community members and voters around voter registration, voter education, Vote by Mail, and Get Out The Vote (GOTV).  Increases Latino voter turnout through Get Out The Vote tactics.

• Follow all required reporting procedures and utilize appropriate voter databases. 

• Follows all established safety and security protocols.  Escalates any concerns to Canvas Lead. 

• Provide daily reporting to their assigned Canvass Lead. 

• Attend all training as directed by their supervisor.

• Adheres to all state laws and regulations regarding voter registration and voter engagement efforts. 

• Promotes an environment in which equal opportunity and diversity are valued.

• Performs 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 of up to 30 hours per week.  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 

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