Role: Canvasser
Reports To: SAAVETX EF’s Programs Coordinator
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Non-exempt, Temporary, Part-time. Compensation is $20/hour.
Location: Houston area
Schedule: Average of 20 hours a week
Organization Overview:
South Asian American Voter Empowerment of Texas Education Fund (“SAAVETX EF”), a fiscally sponsored project of NEO Philanthropy, is a Texas non-profit organization that is driven by our mission to strengthen voter engagement infrastructure in Texas by expanding our political consciousness by educating and empowering our electorate. SAAVETX EF provides a positive working environment where volunteers, staff, and the Board of Directors believe that voter empowerment of South Asian Americans in Texas is beneficial to our state, our country, our democracy, and our community.
Position Overview:
South Asian American Voter Empowerment of Texas Education Fund is seeking a highly motivated individual to act as a canvasser. Under the direct supervision of the Programs Coordinator, canvassers will be responsible for carrying out a robust Voter Registration, Mail-In Ballot, and Get Out the Vote campaign for the November 2023 Municipal elections. Canvassing positions will begin on a rolling basis and end in November 2023.
Primary Job Functions:
Canvas South Asian American and AAPI communities via phone calls, text messages, and door to door visits
Responsible for engaging with targeted individuals with the goal of encouraging South Asian Americans to vote in the 2023 municipal elections
Comply with the required reporting process
Enter data while engaging in voter contact and navigate online programs
Ensure quality voter education through the use of scripts, data review, and frequent check-in meetings
Represent SAAVETX EF at a high-quality level of spoken and written communications
Qualifications:
18 or over
Reliable transportation. Driver’s license and own vehicle are required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Collaborative and able to work with a team to achieve goals
Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow verbal instructions
Can work flexible hours and on weekends
Commitment to immigrant rights, nonprofit capacity building, voter engagement, and civil and human rights is a bonus.
Language ability in Hindi, Urdu, or some other Indian or Asian language is preferred
Application:
Please send your résumé and a brief cover letter to programs.saavetxef@gmail.com with the subject line “Canvasser”. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and earlier submissions will receive priority.
SAAVETX EF at NEO Philanthropy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status. Women, people of color, LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.