Part-Time Housing Outreach Canvasser (Hudson Valley)

Open New York; New York (NY); In loco; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Part-time

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Pay: $22/hour

15–20 hours per week

Travel reimbursement where applicable

Descrizione del lavoro

Open New York is seeking friendly, outgoing part-time canvassers to engage community members across the Westchester and Hudson Valley region, especially around Beacon and Poughkeepsie. The goal is to generate signups for ONY and represent our organization in-field.

Responsibilities include outreach in high-traffic areas, delivering housing messages, collecting signups, and supporting organizers. This canvassing is non-political; please indicate your preferred area (Hudson Valley or Westchester)

Competenze

• Comfortable with public-space outreach.
• Must be based in or near Hudson Valley or Westchester County.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Go-getter attitude.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Basic smartphone skills for signup entry and navigation.
• An interest and/or passion for social advocacy, housing, and affordability.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for daily use.

Mansioni

• Outreach & Engagement: Organize and conduct in-person outreach in high-foot-traffic areas.
• In circumstances where in-person canvassing is not permitted, there will be a plan to do virtual canvassing.
• Messaging & Engagement: Deliver clear, concise messaging around housing affordability and need for increased housing supply.
• Data Collection: Per targets collect signups/contact info and enter data into tracking system.
• Community Insight & Recruitment: Engage local communities, field concerns, answer questions, foster ONY membership.
• Maximizing Successful Canvassing: Aim to reach your goal and adapt strategy as needed.

Conoscenze

Public outreach

Communication

Active listening

Independent work

Punctuality

Smartphone usage

Advocacy interest

Descrizione del lavoro

Open New York is seeking friendly, outgoing part-time canvassers to engage community members across the Westchester and Hudson Valley region, especially around Beacon and Poughkeepsie. The goal is to generate signups for ONY and represent our organization in-field.

Responsibilities include outreach in high-traffic areas, delivering housing messages, collecting signups, and supporting organizers. This canvassing is non-political; please indicate your preferred area (Hudson Valley or Westchester)