Asian American Advocacy Fund: Canvasser

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ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION: The Asian American Advocacy Fund (AAAF), a non-profit 501(c)(4) social welfare organization based in Norcross, Georgia, has an immediate opening for experienced individuals to join its team in the position of Canvasser. AAAF advances progressive policies, endorses values-aligned candidates and mobilizes AAPI voters to create lasting political change. The individuals selected will report directly to the Direct Voter Contact Team. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Asian American Advocacy Fund (AAAF) is seeking CANVASSERS to join our team for the upcoming 2026 Elections in Georgia. Canvassers for AAAF will focus on engaging Asian Americans and other BIPOC communities in the Gwinnett, North Fulton, Forsyth, or other areas as assigned. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Responsibilities: Community Engagement: ● Canvassers are expected to actively engage with members of the local community to encourage civic participation and provide information related to AAAF campaigns and projects, primarily through in-person, door-to-door interactions. ● Canvassers might also be expected to engage with members of the local community through AAAF tabling events surrounding relevant campaigns and projects. Data Entry ● Canvassers are expected to maintain accurate, current, and detailed data relating to individual community engagements and entering the collected information into our database via NGP VAN. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for this position is a dynamic individual who is passionate about political organizing and community outreach, with a demonstrated commitment to advancing social justice causes. As a representative of AAAF within the AAPI community, they should be personable and able to build strong relationships with community members, while possessing exceptional communication skills. www.AsianAmericanAdvocacyFund.org Federal EIN: 83-1198242 Adopted on 12 June 2023 Revised: 25 March 2024 Post Date: 25 March 2024 Must Haves: ● Canvassers must display values alignment with the mission of AAAF ● Canvassers must be comfortable working on your feet and door knocking in neighborhoods for extended periods of time ● Canvassers must have a valid driver's license ● Canvassers must be able to provide their own reliable transportation to and from canvassing locations and must have access to their vehicle on-site during working hours ● Canvassers must have access to a personal device (phone) with the ability to download apps ● Canvassers must be able to work in-person in the metro-Atlanta area or other areas as assigned ● Canvassers must be able to commit at least 16 hours per week to knocking doors ● Canvassers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon start date ● Canvassers must be eligible to work in the United States ● Canvassers must be at least 18 years of age Nice to Haves: ● The ability to speak an Asian language is a plus, especially Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, Telugu ● Previous door-to-door canvassing experience for either an advocacy group or political campaign ● Familiarity with using NGP VAN and the associated MiniVAN mobile app ● Proficient in Google Suite EMPLOYMENT TERMS: This position is a Part-Time, Temporary position until November 2026. This position requires access to reliable transportation both before and during the entirety of the shift, as this position requires canvassers to live and commute to the Norcross, GA office and metro Atlanta areas regularly. A fuel stipend will be provided. CDC guidelines for ensuring a safe work environment will be adhered to and personal protection equipment will be provided. Position Summary Position: Canvasser, Part-Time, Seasonal Salary: $24 per hour, Dependent on Experience, for approximately 16 hrs/ week (potential for additional hours during peak election season periods in September & October) Start Date: As soon as possible Apply By: As soon as possible