TITLE:                          Electoral Canvasser (Seasonal)

REPORTS TO:             Managing Director, Latino Network Action Fund

CLASSIFICATION:     Temporary, Part-time

COMPENSATION:    $25.00 per hour, Non-Exempt, 15 - 20 hrs a week

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network’s mission is to provide transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership, and civic engagement of our youth, families, and communities.  Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

LNAF seeks a bilingual (English/Spanish) community centered individual with bi-cultural proficiency to do direct voter engagement and outreach in the city of Gresham and surrounding Portland-metro areas. We aim to help elect progressive, values-aligned candidates at all levels of government. The top responsibilities include door to door canvassing, phone banking, and helping at community events such as ballot assistance.

This is a temporary, part-time position up to 15 hours a week until after the May 2025 election. This position requires working long hours, 4-6 hours walking or screen time. Weekend, evening work, and reliable transportation is also required in the duration of this position.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Supports Managing Director and Lead Organizer in accomplishing outreach, ID, and data collection goals
• Takes part in phone banks, digital events, textbanks, canvasses
• Engages strangers in conversation by going door to door
• Travels to assigned geographic territory and working in all weather conditions
• Achieves the daily contact and engagement goals as assigned
• Attends all mandatory onboarding and other training
• Works cross-culturally with other organizations to meet overall field goals

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

You don't need to meet everything below; we encourage everyone to apply if you meet some of the items below!  

• Related unpaid or paid advocacy, political and organizing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• English and Spanish Bilingual proficiency required, ability to converse with staff and community members
• Ability to connect and communicate with interpersonally with various groups of people
• Ability to build trust within relationships and keep information confidential
• Must be able to travel to the Latino Network main office, canvassing sites across Multnomah County, and other meet up spaces
• Takes initiative and maintains proactive communication
• Ability to work weekends, late evenings, and flex work schedule as needed
• Excellent time management skills
• Not required but preferred knowledge using EveryAction and Voter Action Network (VAN) and campaign software such as ThruTalk, and VPB

TO APPLY

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at:  Careers  Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal-opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.