Civic Engagement Canvasser (Seasonal, Part-Time), SEAMAAC

Posted by SEAMAAC on September 24, 2024

SEAMAAC is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, with the mission “To support and serve immigrants and refugees and other politically, socially and economically marginalized communities as they seek to advance the condition of their lives in the United States.” SEAMAAC envisions a strong and unified society, where immigrants and refugees work alongside other Americans to build shared political, economic, and social power.

Essential Responsibilities:

The Civic Engagement Canvasser will engage in nonpartisan voter registration, community education, get-out-the-vote (GOTV), and voter protection activities leading up to Pennsylvania’s Primary and General Elections. Essential responsibilities include:

• Voter registration: Supporting eligible adults with voter registration eligibility screenings and applications
• Canvassing: GOTV door knocking to households, primarily in South Philadelphia
• Community education: Sharing non-partisan education and counter-misinformation about the voting process and voting rights
• Phone banking: Calling community members to GOTV
• Text Banking: Texting community members to GOTV
• Voter Protection: Conducting poll monitoring and support at South Philadelphia polling places on Election Day
• Administrative tasks: record keeping, data entry, and similar tasks

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the canvassing duties of this job, the employee is regularly expected to be on their feet and/or walking. While canvassing in the neighborhood, there is a potential for interacting with unpredictable community members and inclement weather. This is a hybrid position with some in-person work required.

Necessary Special Requirements:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must undergo background checks. SEAMAAC will consider all applicants fairly and will review background check results to determine whether they affect the applicant’s suitability for the job. A job offer is contingent upon being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and providing proof of vaccination before start date.

Salary and Benefits:
Hours: This temporary position ranges from 20-30 hours/week, per the Canvasser’s availability. Must be flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Salary: $20 per hour
Benefits: Seasonal employees are eligible for paid holiday leave.

Learn more.

Interested applicants should submit a resume to employment@seamaac.org.