THE ORGANIZATION: Mi Familia Vota (MFV), the Latinx-led organization with the largest field operation in the nation, uses a holistic approach to build political power. We are in eight strategic states: AZ, CA, CO, GA, FL, NV, NC, and TX. We engage our community around the most prevalent issues to ensure the construction of a healthy democracy and advance a national Latino-progressive agenda. MFV utilizes a variety of strategies to reach our community, including citizenship, door-to-door voter education, registration and mobilization, issue organizing, leadership development, advocacy, accountability campaigns, and litigation.
SUMMARY: Canvassers are trained individuals in our community, engaging our target audience to increase Latinos’ voter engagement and voter registration. This is a seasonal position due to campaign and electoral deadlines, with the possibility of continuing in 2025, depending on funding.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Canvasses Latino communities for voter registration, education, and mobilization efforts. Identifies likely voters for the upcoming elections.
Engages community members and voters around voter registration, voter education, Vote by Mail, and Get Out The Vote (GOTV). Increases Latino voter turnout through Get Out The Vote tactics.
Follow all required reporting procedures and utilize appropriate voter databases.
Follows all established safety and security protocols. Escalates any concerns to Canvas Lead.
Provide daily reporting to their assigned Canvas Lead.
Attend all training as directed by their supervisor.
Adheres to all state laws and regulations regarding voter registration and voter engagement efforts.
Promotes an environment in which equal opportunity and diversity are valued.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
COMPETENCIES:
Interpersonal Skills--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Ethics--Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
Safety and Security--Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
Follows policies and procedures
Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time
Supports organization's goals and values
Benefits organization through outside activities
Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Passion and enthusiasm for promoting political engagement within the Latino community.
Legible handwriting is required.
Must be able to work flexible hours of up to 40 hours per week. Weekend participation is required.
Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Continually required to stand.
Continually required to walk.
Occasionally required to sit.
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
Continually required to talk or hear.
Occasionally utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
Frequently required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds.
Continually exposed to outside weather conditions.