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:

• Canvases 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 the 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. Some Saturday event participation is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• The ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish is an essential function of the position. 
• 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 

This position has been designated as a bona fide bilingual position. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, including speaking, reading, writing, and translating information as required by the position's duties.