Canvasser (Part-Time Seasonal Sept-Dec, 15 positions available)

Asian Americans Advancing Ju•Norcross, GA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 focus areas more specifically into four groups: Policy Advocacy, Civic Engagement & Organizing, Impact Litigation, and Legal Services. Our mission is to advance justice in a broad multiracial movement and build power within Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA), and immigrant communities across Georgia and the Southeast. We envision a just world that embraces self-determination, transformative solidarity, and thriving communities. As a Canvasser, you will play a crucial role in our efforts to increase voter participation and connect community members with organizational and valuable resources. Your responsibilities will include both soft canvassing at community events, festivals, and college campuses, as well as deep canvassing through door-to-door outreach in targeted communities. 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 AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) or AMEMSA (Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian) representative languages is highly preferred for this position.

Requirements

Experience in canvassing, voter registration, or community outreach is preferred, but not required.
Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse communities in a respectful and effective manner.
Passion for both civic engagement and organizing with a commitment to increasing voter participation and community resource awareness via community events and other activities.
Comfortable working in inclement weather conditions, door-to-door outreach, and canvassing in different neighborhoods.
Ability to work in and with communities you may not necessarily identify with.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team, sharing insights and strategies to enhance outreach efforts.
Ability to work during Election Day, commit to a standardized work schedule which includes evenings and weekends, and align with scheduled community events and outreach opportunities.
The candidate must be local to the Metro-Atlanta area.
Candidates must have their own reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance.
Must have the ability to lift 30 lbs. and stand/walk for a sufficient amount of time.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Being fluent in AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) or AMEMSA (Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian) representative languages is highly preferred for this position.
Verbally fluent in a language spoken within AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) and / or AMEMSA (Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian) communities.
Adept at using technology including MiniVAN, Connecteam, and GetThru.

Responsibilities

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.
Help register eligible community members to vote, ensuring all necessary forms and information are accurately completed and submitted to Field Managers at the end of each shift.
Educate and inform community members about their voting rights, how to report issues at polling places, and the importance of election integrity; in addition, serve as Poll Monitors at assigned voting locations on key election days.
Provide clear and accessible information about voting procedures, upcoming elections, and other community resources that promote civic participation.
Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, addressing questions and concerns about voting and community resources.
Ensure our data is accurate, consistent, and reliable. Record and report relevant data from your outreach efforts.
Work closely with other canvassers, Field Managers, Civic Engagement & Organizing team members, and in collaboration with our Advancing Justice-Atlanta Policy Advocacy, Impact Litigation, and Legal Services Departments to maximize impact.