Mi Poder: Field Canvassers
Job Post
United States · Remote
Posted on Jun 7, 2024
Mi Poder: Field Canvassers
Location
Remote
Salary
42k 47k Bilingual / Yearly
Company
Mi Poder
Department
Organizing
Employer Type
Non-Profit
Application Link
Contact
Viviana@mi-poder.org
Application Instructions
How To Apply To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to viviana@mi-poder with the subject line: Field Canvasser. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Application Link
Viviana@mi-poder.org
Job Description
Location: Grand Rapids, Flint, Pontiac and Detroit
Are you passionate about ensuring every voice is heard in Michigan? Do you believe in the power of
grassroots engagement to drive change? Join our team as a Field Canvasser and play a crucial role in
mobilizing Latinx voters across Detroit, Flint, Pontiac, and Grand Rapids.
Our families came to Michigan from all over Mexico and Latin America. They sacrificed everything so we
could live the American dream, generations of seeking a better future. We know what we deserve:
access to health care, education, and protection of our right to vote. Let’s celebrate our collective
resilience by advocating for the future we see possible, the one we want to build for ourselves.
Who We Are
MI Poder is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, social welfare and civic engagement organization serving the Latinx
population in Michigan. Our purpose is to strengthen the Michigan Latinx voice and leadership capacity
to mobilize our constituents and increase participation in the democratic process. We develop and
advocate for legislation, regulations, and government programs to improve the Michigan Latinx
community’s opportunities, growth, and investment.
What We Need
Mi Poder is seeking multiple Field Canvassers to engage Latinx voters in face-to-face and phone
conversations about current community issues, upcoming elections, voter registration, and absentee
voting. Canvassers will be instrumental in helping mobilize Michigan Latinx residents to vote in August
and November. We are looking to fill these positions immediately and will be accepting applications on a
rolling basis.
Responsibilities of the Field Canvassers include:
● Have meaningful conversations with community members at doors to drive issue campaigns
impacting the Michigan Latinx communities, build power, and engage people in organizing
efforts.
● Meet daily, weekly, and monthly voter engagement goals and metrics designed to build power
and mobilize Michigan Latinx voters.
● Increase community recognition of MI Poder by building genuine relationships with people in
the community.
● Identify potential volunteers at doors who are interested in supporting the Latinx community.
●
● Manage the entry, accuracy, and integrity of daily data in MiniVAN.
● Contribute to other organizational initiatives as appropriate, including cross-functional issues
and projects.
● Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
Who You Are
We recognize that no one person will embody every quality and attribute that defines success for this
position. Examples of professional and personal abilities of a successful candidate include:
● A deep interest in strengthening the Michigan Latinx voice to build community power and
greater social and civic opportunities.
● Knowledge of and demonstrated cultural competency of the Michigan Latinx community.
● Excellent communication skills, with a strong ability to tailor messages to resonate with diverse
audiences., specifically the ability to understand the needs of your audience and adapt your
communication style accordingly.
● A natural sense of curiosity about people and the ability to build rapport. Experience initiating
meaningful conversations with community members fostering open communication with
unfamiliar audiences like volunteers.
● Experience collaborating with organizations and people on achieving a shared goal.
● An understanding of community mobilization efforts and how to navigate those efforts with
clear, achievable plans of action. At least 1 cycle of experience working in a competitive field
program, electoral campaigns, progressive politics, or advocacy preferred.
● Experience with or willingness to learn voter engagement software programs like America
Votes/MiniVan.
● Ability to lead, inspire, and maintain cooperative working relationships and accountability with a
diverse group of stakeholders, staff, and volunteers.
● Ability to think and work creatively and critically.
● Must have daily access to reliable transportation and a reliable smartphone.
● Able to fulfill the physical mobility and strength demands of the Field Canvasser role which
includes significant standing and walking, lifting up to 25 lbs, and climbing stairs. Reasonable
accommodations will be considered.
● Bilingual English/Spanish preferred for community and volunteer outreach.
Studies have shown that women, BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are less
likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described
in a job description. MI Poder is a non-discriminatory workplace and equal opportunity employer
committed to building an organization reflective of the community it serves. You are strongly
encouraged to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Are you passionate about ensuring every voice is heard in Michigan? Do you believe in the power of
grassroots engagement to drive change? Join our team as a Field Canvasser and play a crucial role in
mobilizing Latinx voters across Detroit, Flint, Pontiac, and Grand Rapids.
Our families came to Michigan from all over Mexico and Latin America. They sacrificed everything so we
could live the American dream, generations of seeking a better future. We know what we deserve:
access to health care, education, and protection of our right to vote. Let’s celebrate our collective
resilience by advocating for the future we see possible, the one we want to build for ourselves.
Who We Are
MI Poder is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, social welfare and civic engagement organization serving the Latinx
population in Michigan. Our purpose is to strengthen the Michigan Latinx voice and leadership capacity
to mobilize our constituents and increase participation in the democratic process. We develop and
advocate for legislation, regulations, and government programs to improve the Michigan Latinx
community’s opportunities, growth, and investment.
What We Need
Mi Poder is seeking multiple Field Canvassers to engage Latinx voters in face-to-face and phone
conversations about current community issues, upcoming elections, voter registration, and absentee
voting. Canvassers will be instrumental in helping mobilize Michigan Latinx residents to vote in August
and November. We are looking to fill these positions immediately and will be accepting applications on a
rolling basis.
Responsibilities of the Field Canvassers include:
● Have meaningful conversations with community members at doors to drive issue campaigns
impacting the Michigan Latinx communities, build power, and engage people in organizing
efforts.
● Meet daily, weekly, and monthly voter engagement goals and metrics designed to build power
and mobilize Michigan Latinx voters.
● Increase community recognition of MI Poder by building genuine relationships with people in
the community.
● Identify potential volunteers at doors who are interested in supporting the Latinx community.
●
● Manage the entry, accuracy, and integrity of daily data in MiniVAN.
● Contribute to other organizational initiatives as appropriate, including cross-functional issues
and projects.
● Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
Who You Are
We recognize that no one person will embody every quality and attribute that defines success for this
position. Examples of professional and personal abilities of a successful candidate include:
● A deep interest in strengthening the Michigan Latinx voice to build community power and
greater social and civic opportunities.
● Knowledge of and demonstrated cultural competency of the Michigan Latinx community.
● Excellent communication skills, with a strong ability to tailor messages to resonate with diverse
audiences., specifically the ability to understand the needs of your audience and adapt your
communication style accordingly.
● A natural sense of curiosity about people and the ability to build rapport. Experience initiating
meaningful conversations with community members fostering open communication with
unfamiliar audiences like volunteers.
● Experience collaborating with organizations and people on achieving a shared goal.
● An understanding of community mobilization efforts and how to navigate those efforts with
clear, achievable plans of action. At least 1 cycle of experience working in a competitive field
program, electoral campaigns, progressive politics, or advocacy preferred.
● Experience with or willingness to learn voter engagement software programs like America
Votes/MiniVan.
● Ability to lead, inspire, and maintain cooperative working relationships and accountability with a
diverse group of stakeholders, staff, and volunteers.
● Ability to think and work creatively and critically.
● Must have daily access to reliable transportation and a reliable smartphone.
● Able to fulfill the physical mobility and strength demands of the Field Canvasser role which
includes significant standing and walking, lifting up to 25 lbs, and climbing stairs. Reasonable
accommodations will be considered.
● Bilingual English/Spanish preferred for community and volunteer outreach.
Studies have shown that women, BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are less
likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described
in a job description. MI Poder is a non-discriminatory workplace and equal opportunity employer
committed to building an organization reflective of the community it serves. You are strongly
encouraged to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.