API PA Paid Canvasser Philadelphia County

Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance•Philadelphia, 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 role involves engaging in culturally competent and linguistically accessible direct voter contact with communities, primarily in South Asian, Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese communities. API PA is the first and only political organization directly advocating for the needs of Asian and Pacific Islanders in Pennsylvania. The organization aims to ensure these communities have political power and the resources needed to be safe, healthy, and strong. The work is part of programs focused on understanding community issues, encouraging voter registration and participation, educating individuals on elections and candidates, and providing in-language support for voting needs. The organization seeks passionate individuals with good listening and communication skills to speak with voters, with an emphasis on Asian Pacific Islander voters. API PA will provide training and materials, including PPE. They aim to invest in canvassers through meaningful work, constructive feedback, and exposure to policy/advocacy opportunities. Individuals passionate about progressive and equitable systems, especially for the betterment and empowerment of Asian Pacific Islander communities, are encouraged to apply. Opportunities also exist for those interested in volunteering.

Requirements

Vaccinated against COVID-19 and boosted (exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons may be requested).
Physically able to walk up to 2.5 miles per shift.
Access to a cell phone.
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 is highly desirable, including but not limited to 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.) is appreciated, but not required.

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.