Canvasser

Role: Canvasser
Reports to: SAAVETX EF’s Program Director
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Non-exempt, Temporary, Part-time. Compensation is $20/hour.
Location: DFW
Schedule: Average of 20 hours a week

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Organization Overview:

South Asian American Voter Empowerment of Texas Education Fund (“SAAVETX EF”), a fiscally sponsored project of NEO Philanthropy, is a Texas non-profit organization that is driven by our mission to strengthen voter engagement infrastructure in Texas by expanding our political consciousness by educating and empowering our electorate. SAAVETX EF provides a positive working environment where volunteers, staff, and the Board of Directors believe that voter empowerment of South Asian Americans in Texas is beneficial to our state, our country, our democracy, and our community.
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Position Overview: South Asian American Voter Empowerment of Texas Education Fund is seeking a highly motivated individual to act as a canvasser. Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, canvassers will be responsible for carrying out a robust Voter Registration, Mail-In Ballot, and Get Out the Vote campaign for the 2022 elections. Canvassing positions will begin on a rolling basis and end November 2022.
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Primary Job Functions:

• Canvas South Asian American and AAPI communities via phone calls, text messages, and door to door visits

• Responsible for engaging with targeted individuals with the goal of encouraging South Asian Americans to vote in the 2022 elections

• Comply with the required reporting process

• Enter data while engaging in voter contact and navigate online programs

• Ensure quality voter education through the use of scripts, data review, and frequent check-in meetings

• Represent SAAVETX EF at a high-quality level of spoken and written communications

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Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation. Driver’s license and own vehicle are required.

• Collaborative and able to work with a team to achieve goals

• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow verbal instructions

• Can work flexible hours and on weekends

• Commitment to immigrant rights, nonprofit capacity building, voter engagement, and civil and human rights is a bonus.

• Language ability in Hindi, Urdu, or some other Indian or Asian language is preferred

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Application:

Please send your résumé and a brief cover letter. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and earlier submissions will receive priority.
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SAAVETX EF at NEO Philanthropy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status. Women, people of color, LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $12.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Canvassing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $12 - $20