Voter Outreach Worker
About The Position
Oakland Rising Action (ORA), a fiscally sponsored project of the Center for Empowered Politics, is a community led political organization that has a long-term, shared vision for winning a community-based political infrastructure and governing majority in Oakland that centers racial, economic, and environmental justice. Over the past sixteen years, ORA's political operation has grown into one of the largest, longest-lasting, and most sophisticated programs in the area. We have built a voter base in Oakland's working-class, immigrant, and communities of color neighborhoods that make up more than 25% of the city's electorate. ORA has helped to craft and win ballot measures for racial, economic, and environmental justice while promoting a vision for transformational governance in Oakland and beyond. This position is shared with our sister entity Oakland Rising, a separate 501(c)3 organization. We're seeking people to join our exciting campaign advancing economic, racial, and environmental justice in East Oakland! We are building a team of social justice advocates to educate and mobilize residents on why voting now is more important than ever, and to highlight the key statewide fights ahead in this special election season. Sharing this information and getting to know our Oakland communities more deeply will prepare us to win on regional and state-wide issues. We are currently seeking to fill positions for Voter Outreach Workers. Voter Outreach Workers will be responsible for contacting thousands of voters by phone and through door-to-door canvassing.
Requirements
- Must be reliable and committed to working every day of the assignment. This means 4.5 hours per day, five days a week. All Outreach Workers will be assigned to both phone banking and canvassing door-to-door during the campaign
- Ability to walk for at least 3 hours daily to canvas door-to-door. Outreach Worker will need to walk one precinct a day, which is approximately 10-12 city blocks
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to talk clearly and concisely to hundreds of people a day about issues facing our communities
- Ability to read, memorize, and deliver a page-long script in English
- Ability to enter data into a computer and laptop using a keyboard or touchscreen, while door-to-door canvassing and phone banking
- Shared values with Oakland Rising dedicated to racial, economic, and environmental justice
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Able to reach personal goals
- Positive attitude, team player, and interest in leadership development
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to fill out accurate daily reports
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working on a campaign with a community organization, doing sales, or customer service
- Bilingual English-Spanish or English-Cantonese
- Familiarity with East and West Oakland
Responsibilities
- Talk to dozens of people daily about issues facing voters through door-to-door canvassing and phone banking.
- Enter data you collect from people using a computer and tablet with a keyboard or touch screen.
- Complete accurate daily reports and debriefs.
- Openness and dedication to learn about current political issues.
Benefits
- $5 daily technology stipend provided when door-to-door canvassing if using one’s phone.
- Mileage reimbursement available for Outreach Workers who are able to use their personal cars for conducting outreach work. Does not include miles commuting to the workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
