Voter Engagement Canvasser

Wearecasa; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Wearecasa is seeking a part-time Voter Engagement Canvasser in Atlanta, Georgia, to lead direct voter engagements and educate voters from working families and immigrant communities. The role emphasizes mobilizing voters, collecting data on interactions, and working effectively within a team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, have a passion for civic engagement, and be available for flexible working hours. Compensation is $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Passion for engaging voters from working families and immigrant communities.
• Committed to social change and CASA's mission.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily voter contact work and mobilize voters.
• Participate in daily canvass launches and debriefs.
• Verify functionality of canvassing equipment.

Skills

Voter engagement knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Data entry proficiency

Fluency in Spanish

Job description

CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS

CASA’smissionistocreatemorejustsocietybybuildingpowerandimprovingthequalityof 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-ledmovementradicallytransformscommunitiesandsystemstoensure 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 communitymembersonutilizingtheircivicrightstobringaboutrealpeople‑poweredpolitical movements. They are knowledgeable on voter engagement work, issues faced by working familiesandimmigrantcommunities,andbestpracticesfordirectvotercontact.Theyhavea 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

• 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

• 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.

COMPENSATION

$20 per hour

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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 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

CASA will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

OSHA

AVoterEngagementCoordinator is not to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

NOTE

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. 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.