Canvasser - Part-time

Canvasser (Part-Time), Civic Engagement Department

About Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

We envision a social movement in which communities of color are fully empowered, active in civic life, and working together to promote equity, fair treatment, and self-determination for all.

Founded in 2010 as the Asian American Legal Advocacy Center (AALAC), our organization became part of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation in 2014. Since then, we have re-organized our work into four major focus areas: Policy Advocacy, Organizing & Civic Engagement, Impact Litigation, and Legal Services.

Position Summary:

You will help distribute information, register community members to vote, and provide resources to support civic engagement.

This is a seasonal part-time position that supports Advancing Justice-Atlanta with community outreach and civic engagement in different communities in Georgia. Being fluent in Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Spanish or Hindi is highly preferred for this position.

How You’ll Contribute to Our Impact:

• Outreach and Engagement: Engage with community members through both soft canvassing (e.g., at community events, festivals, college campuses) and deep canvassing (e.g., door-to-door outreach) to distribute information about voting and other community resources.
• Bilingual Support: Strong verbal, written and reading abilities in Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Spanish or Hindi are strongly preferred to engage with non-English speaking community members, providing information and assistance in the preferred language.
• Voter Registration: Register eligible community members to vote, ensuring all necessary forms and information are accurately completed and submitted to field managers and the end of each shift.
• Election Protection: Educate and inform community members about their voting rights, how to report issues at polling places, and the importance of election integrity, and serve as Poll Monitors at assigned voting locations on key election days.
• Information Distribution: Provide clear and accessible information about voting procedures, upcoming elections, and other community resources that promote civic participation.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, addressing questions and concerns about voting and community resources.
• Data Integrity/Collection: Ensuring our data is accurate, consistent, and reliable. Record and report relevant data from your outreach efforts.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other canvassers, Field Managers, Civic Engagement & Organizing team members, and in collaboration with our Advancing Justice-Atlanta Policy, Litigation, and Legal Services Departments to maximize impact.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse communities in a respectful and effective manner.
• Experience: Previous experience in canvassing, voter registration, or community outreach is preferred, but not required.
• Transportation: Must have your own reliable transportation with a valid driver's license.
• Community Engagement: Passion for civic engagement, organizing, and a commitment to increase voter participation, community resource awareness and advocacy
• Bilingual: Strong verbal, written and reading abilities in Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Spanish or Hindi are strongly preferred to effectively communicate with community members, providing information and assistance in the preferred language.
• Systems: Adept at using technology, including ability to use MiniVAN, Connecteam and Thrutalk
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in inclement weather conditions, community events, door-to-door outreach, and canvass in different neighborhoods.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with a team, sharing insights and strategies to enhance outreach efforts.
• Availability: Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to align with community events and outreach opportunities.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs, stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time.

Why You’re Excited About Us:

• Impact: We are building the power for good in the South, and your contributions will matter
• Growth: We are invested in growing your leadership within the organization and beyond
• Our Team: We are a group of talented, passionate, and dedicated people who love our community and care about cultivating meaning, authenticity, and joy in our work.
• Opportunity: To work on a meaningful cause that impacts the community.
• Competitive: Hourly wage $20 an hour commensurate with experience, and is based on principles of internal equity.

Physical Requirements:

The candidate must be local to the Metro- Atlanta area, with their own reliable transportation. The position requires travel to the Advancing Justice-Atlanta office and to other local meetings and events. Canvassers will be asked to work up to 15 hours/week during particular months, as assigned.

To Apply:

Submit a resume to the Human Resources Manager through the job link. Applications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

For any accommodations requests in the application process, please contact hr@advancingjustice-atlanta.org