API PA Paid Canvasser Central PA

Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance's (API PA) mission is to build long-term power for Asians and Pacific Islanders in Pennsylvania. This involves coordinating political, electoral, and legislative work to hold elected officials accountable, engaging in culturally competent and linguistically accessible direct voter contact, and building solidarity with other aligned communities of color. API PA operates primarily in South Asian, Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese communities and is the first and only political organization directly advocating for the needs of Asian and Pacific Islanders in Pennsylvania. The organization is launching programs in Fall 2026 to learn about issues important to Asian Pacific Islanders in Pennsylvania, encourage voter registration and voting, educate individuals on elections and candidates, and ensure API voters have in-language support. The role involves speaking to voters to advance these programs, with an emphasis on Asian Pacific Islander voters. API PA will provide training and materials, including PPE. They aim to invest in their canvassers through meaningful work, constructive feedback, and exposure to policy/advocacy opportunities. The organization seeks individuals passionate about progressive and equitable systems, particularly for the betterment and empowerment of Asian Pacific Islander communities, and those interested in building political power for this demographic.

Requirements

Vaccinated against COVID-19 and boosted (exemptions may be requested for valid religious and medical reasons).
Physically able to walk up to 2.5 miles per shift.
Access to a cell phone and vehicle.
Some tech literacy, specifically knowing how to use cell phones and tablets, Google Maps, and data entry using an app.
Conversational fluency in English.
Strong verbal communication and listening skills; outgoing and willing to talk to strangers about political issues.
Able to work independently.
Personal knowledge of and/or experience working with Asian American communities.
Ability to work with diverse staff.
Understanding of and commitment to API PA’s values, or strong willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Conversational fluency in an Asian language (e.g., Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Korean, Nepali, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati, and Urdu).
Prior canvassing or equivalent experience (sales, door to door marketing, phone-banking, call centers, etc.).

Responsibilities

Engage in face-to-face conversations with voters in target geography using the MiniVAN Canvassing app.
Track conversations in the provided canvassing platform.
Participate in canvassing training and debriefing sessions.
Participate in organization-wide meetings and events as directed by supervisor.
Perform other duties as necessary.