Voter Engagement Canvasser

Job Description

Job Description

CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS:

CASA’s mission is to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in the working-class: Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant Communities. Our vision is rooted in the collective power of our community. Our inclusive, permanent, member-led movement radically transforms communities and systems to ensure the needs, dreams, and aspirations of members are fully met as we strive for justice and full liberation at home and in solidarity with others across the world. CASA has a sister organization, CASA in Action, a separate but related nonprofit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although CASA and CASA in Action share a common goal of supporting immigrants and low-income people in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Virginia, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors. A set of employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, shares their time between the two organizations. This has no effect on salary or benefits.

DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS:

The Elections Department oversees elections, nonpartisan voter accountability advocacy, and voter registration across our four states. The department is tasked with developing and implementing voter engagement strategies in partnership with all departments to build long-term electoral power in the working-class: Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

CASA in Action is seeking part-time Voter Engagement Canvasser to lead our direct voter engagements, primarily by providing targeted voters with voter education information to increase share of the electorate with voters from working families and immigrant communities.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging registered voters and voting-eligible community members on utilizing their civic rights to bring about real people-powered political movements. They are knowledgeable on voter engagement work, issues faced by working families and immigrant communities, and best practices for direct voter contact. They have a proven ability to network and communicate information to others effectively, will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing input or quality, and demonstrate a deep commitment to racial equity.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Voter Engagement Canvasser, who is based in the Virginia Beach area, VA, and reports to the Voter Engagement Coordinator, is responsible for the following:

• Voter Engagement: Conduct daily voter contact work; persuade and mobilize voters to turnout to vote and inform them of the voting process. Enter and report conversation data accurately and in a timely manner. Stay well-informed of latest electoral news and campaign talking points, including issues impacting communities and candidate views on those issues.
• Team Building and Daily Reports: Actively participate in daily canvass launches and debriefs; share key findings from voter conversations with team members. Provide feedback on voter conversation best practices and script guidance, after voter interactions, to help teams achieve highest quality engagements with target voters. Complete qualitative field reports to capture voter details that benefit our campaign efforts.
• Additional Tasks: Verify functionality of all assigned canvassing equipment as work day begins and be prepared with all needed campaign supplies, including CASA in Action T-shirt, canvasser bag, and campaign literature. Recruit voters to participate in volunteer canvass activities and campaign events. Report, to the Field Coordinator, all on-field emergency and non-emergency incidents that may occur. Collect media content while engaging with voters to share with Communications staff and lift up voices of impacted voters. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

We’re seeking candidates who excel in team environments , are results-oriented , and have strong communication skills . You should have:

• Ability to perform all of the duties outlined above;
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends
• A valid US Driver’s License and own car, preferred
• Experience working with immigrant or low-income communities, a plus
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Exude high energy in a fast-paced environment
• A demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar, being timely and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles
• Excellent writing and conversational skills
• Proficiency in data entry tasks
• Attention to detail to ensure all work is polished, accurate and precise
• Fluency in Spanish, preferred
• Commitment to social change and to furthering CASA in Action’s mission of building power in low-income and immigrant communities by integrating and engaging them in the political process

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk long distances for canvassing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions related to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

OSHA: A Voter Engagement Canvasser is not to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.

CASA Inc. and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status, or national origin.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

CASA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective 01 February 2022, requiring COVID ‑19 Booster vaccination(s) for all employees and prospective employees, AmeriCorps members, and paid or non-paid internships. In accordance with CASA's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees, AmeriCorps members and interns, and their families, CASA members and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations. In making this decision, the executive leadership team reviewed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, CASA’s Legal Counsel and local health officials. All prospective employees will be required to provide proof of COVID ‑19 vaccination or appropriate medical / religious accommodation documentation prior to the first day of employment with CASA. AmeriCorps member candidates will be required to provide proof of COVID ‑19 vaccination or appropriate medical / religious accommodation documentation at the time of presenting proof of citizenship and SSN eligibility.