Asian Texans for Justice: Asian Texans for Justice Field Manager
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Asian Texans for Justice: Asian Texans for Justice Field Manager
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info@asiantexansforjustice.orgJOB DESCRIPTION
Field Manager (2024 Cycle)
_Location: _Greater Austin or Dallas-Ft. Worth
September 3 - November 15 (11 weeks)
About: Asian Texans for Justice (ATJ) is a statewide nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. We envision a future where all people feel bold in their belonging. Our mission is to connect Asian Texans of all identities to meaningful civic action to build personal and political power for future generations. We do this by building coalitions with leaders and organizations across Texas and the country, building a talent pipeline with leadership development, and advocating for issues that can bring meaningful change to Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
ATJ is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, racial and social justice. AAPI and/or BIPOC candidates and people from all communities and backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Part-Time, 30 hours per week, MUST be available to work on Weekends
Reports to: Civic Engagement Manager
ATJ will provide PPE and substantial health and safety training. This role will require working outside and following the canvassing protocols that will allow us to keep ourselves and everyone else in our communities safe.
Duties & Responsibilities: The Field Manager will:
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Manage a team of 30 canvassers in your assigned region.
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Lead door-to-door canvassing shifts (Saturday & Sunday)
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Ensure canvassers are entering data accurately and in a timely manner
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Help recruit canvassers in your assigned region
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Hold the canvassing team accountable for hitting assigned goals and metrics
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Provide ongoing motivation and support to canvassers
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Establish and maintain relationships with the local AAPI community
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Submit MiniVan data and daily reports in a timely manner
Requirements:
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At least 1 prior cycle of field management or paid canvasser management
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Ability to work on weekends (Sat & Sun)
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A valid driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
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Must have access to a cell phone, and a laptop or computer with reliable internet access
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Experience working with MiniVAN
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Strong oral and written communication and time management skills
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Attention to detail
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Deeply passionate about equity and social justice, particularly for AAPIs and other marginalized groups
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
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Bi-lingual or Multi-lingual
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
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Enthusiasm for building meaningful relationships in the communities we’re canvassing
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Goals-oriented and self-disciplined; able to meet tight deadlines and multitask
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Experience leading a team to hit goals consistently
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Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing work environment
Compensation:$45 per hour ($1,350/wk)