Voter Registration Canvasser

CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS:

CASA’s mission is to create more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in the working-class: Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant Communities. Our vision is rooted in the collective power of our community. Our inclusive, permanent, member-led movement radically transforms communities and systems to ensure the needs, dreams, and aspirations of members are fully met as we strive for justice and full liberation at home and in solidarity with others across the world. CASA has a sister organization, CASA in Action, a separate but related nonprofit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although CASA and CASA in Action share a common goal of supporting immigrants and low-income people in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Virginia, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors. A set of employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, shares their time between the two organizations. This has no effect on salary or benefits.

DEPARTMENT SYNOPSIS:

CASA has successfully mobilized hundreds of thousands of Latino, Black, and other voters of color across Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, and South Central Pennsylvania through meticulously crafted, data-driven voter initiatives. Employing a comprehensive approach to voter engagement, CASA implements tailored communication strategies, including micro-targeted outreach via calls, texts, and socially-distanced door canvassing. Notably, CASA has expanded its voter outreach efforts in Pennsylvania, reaching into two additional counties, Delaware and Lebanon Counties, while strengthening its presence in Virginia's 1st and 2nd congressional districts. Furthermore, CASA achieved significant milestones in Georgia, mobilizing Latino voters during the pivotal 2022 midterm elections, marking its inaugural electoral program in the state.

POSITION SUMMARY:

CASA is seeking a Temporary Voter Registration Canvasser to lead our direct voter registration drives, primarily by providing eligible voters with voter registration information to increase share of the electorate with voters from working families and immigrant communities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging with voting-eligible community members on utilizing their civic rights to bring about real people-powered political movements. They are knowledgeable on voter registration drives, issues faced by working families and immigrant communities, and best practices for direct voter contact. They have a proven ability to network and communicate information to others effectively, will be committed to getting results in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing input or quality, and demonstrate a deep commitment to racial equity.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Voter Registration Canvasser (Temporary), who is based in the South Central PA area (York, Dauphin, and Lancaster Counties, and reports to the Voter Registration Coordinator, is responsible for the following:

Voter Engagement

• Execute daily voter outreach by persuading and mobilizing eligible voters to register for the first time or update their existing registration.
• Provide clear, accurate information regarding the voting process and upcoming deadlines.
• Ensure all outreach data is recorded precisely and reported within established daily timelines.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of current electoral news, campaign messaging, and the specific socioeconomic issues impacting local communities to ensure authentic and effective engagement.

Team Building and Daily Reports:

• Actively participate in daily canvass launches and debriefs; share key findings from voter conversations with team members.
• Provide feedback on voter conversation best practices and script guidance, after voter interactions, to help teams achieve highest quality engagements with target voters.
• Complete qualitative field reports to capture voter details that benefit our campaign efforts.

Additional Tasks:

• Verify functionality of all assigned canvassing equipment as work day begins and be prepared with all needed campaign supplies, including CASA T-shirt, canvasser bag.
• Report to the Voter Registration Coordinator all on-field emergency and non-emergency incidents that may occur.
• Collect media content while engaging with voters to share with Communications staff and lift up voices of impacted voters.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABIILITIES REQUIRED:

We’re seeking candidates who excel in  team environments , are  results-oriented , and have  strong communication skills . You should have:

• Ability to perform all of the duties outlined above
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends
• A valid US Driver’s License and own car, preferred
• Experience working with immigrant or low-income communities, a plus
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Exude high energy in a fast-paced environment
• A demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar, being timely and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles
• Excellent writing and conversational skills
• Proficiency in data entry tasks
• Attention to detail to ensure all work is polished, accurate and precise
• Fluency in Spanish, preferred
• Commitment to social change and to furthering CASA’s mission of building power in low-income and immigrant communities by integrating and engaging them in the political process

COMPENSATION: $20 per hour

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions related to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADA:  CASA will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

OSHA:  This role is not to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.

CASA Inc and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status, or national origin.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.