Asian American Community Fund of Pennsylvania - Paid Voter Registration Canvasser (Philadelphia)

Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance • Philadelphia, PA

2d • $23

About The Position

AACFPA will be launching a Voter Registration program from September 2025 to October 2026 with the goals of registering eligible voters in Asian American communities in Pennsylvania. AACFPA will provide training and materials, including PPE as appropriate. We are looking to invest in our canvassers by engaging them in meaningful work, giving them constructive feedback, and exposing them to a variety of opportunities in the policy / advocacy space. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about working towards engaging underrepresented communities in the electoral process. Individuals who are interested in participating in building political power for Asians and Pacific Islanders in Pennsylvania and learning the skills of canvassing but are unable to commit the time required for a paid position are encouraged to contact us about other opportunities.

Requirements

• Vaccinated against COVID-19 and boosted Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. For more information on recommended vaccinations, consult Pa DoH guidelines.
• Physically able to walk up to 2.5 miles per shift
• Access to a cell phone and vehicle, including possibly assisting other canvassers with transportation between canvassing sites
• Some tech literacy, specifically knowing how to use cell phones and tablets, Google Maps, and data entry using an app, is necessary for this position
• Conversational fluency in English
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills, specifically looking for people who are 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 AACFPA’s values, or strong willingness to learn
• Ability to lead check-ins and debriefs with other canvassers with the guidance of VR Manager

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.) appreciated, but not required

Responsibilities

• Tabling and Street Canvassing: you will engage in registering voters in target geography and at community events
• Tracking registrations and recording data
• Participating in canvassing training and debriefing sessions
• Participating in organization-wide meetings and events as directed by the supervisor
• Other duties as necessary

Benefits

• Healthcare for full time (30+ hours) employees
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Travel reimbursement
• Weekly pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed