Specialized Canvasser - Asian Americans Advancing Ju

Specialized Canvasser, Civic Engagement Department

Being fluent in Mandarin, Korean or Vietnamese is a key requirement for this position. 

About Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is the first nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the civil rights of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) and Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA) communities in Georgia and the Southeast. We envision a social movement in which communities of color are fully empowered, active in civic life, and working together to promote equity, fair treatment, and self-determination for all.

Founded in 2010 as the Asian American Legal Advocacy Center (AALAC), our organization became part of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation in 2014. Since then, we have re-organized our work into four major focus areas: Policy Advocacy, Organizing & Civic Engagement, Impact Litigation, and Legal Services.

Position Summary:

As a Canvasser, you will play a crucial role in our efforts to increase voter participation and connect community members with valuable resources. Your responsibilities will include both soft canvassing at community events, festivals, and college campuses, as well as deep canvassing through door-to-door outreach in targeted communities. You will help distribute information, register community members to vote, and provide resources that support civic engagement. Being fluent in Mandarin, Korean or Vietnamese is a key requirement for this position. 

How You’ll Contribute to Our Impact:

• Outreach and Engagement: Engage with community members through both soft canvassing (e.g., at community events, festivals, college campuses) and deep canvassing (e.g., door-to-door outreach) to distribute information about voting and other community resources.

• Bilingual Support: Fluency in Mandarin, Korean or Vietnamese is a key requirement for this position. To engage with non-English speaking community members, providing information and assistance in the preferred language. 

• Voter Registration: Register eligible community members to vote, ensuring all necessary forms and information are accurately completed and submitted.

• Election Protection: Educate and inform community members about their voting rights, how to report issues at polling places, and the importance of election integrity.

• Information Distribution: Provide clear and accessible information about voting procedures, upcoming elections, and other community resources that promote civic participation.

• Communication: Effectively communicate with a diverse range of people, addressing questions and concerns about voting and community resources.

• Data Collection: Record and report relevant data from your outreach efforts, ensuring that all interactions and registrations are accurately documented.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other canvassers and team members to maximize outreach efforts and share successful strategies.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:  

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse communities in a respectful and persuasive manner.

• Transportation: Must have your own reliable transportation with a valid driver's license.

• Community Engagement: Passion for civic engagement and a commitment to increasing voter participation and community resource awareness.

• Bilingual: Bilingual abilities are strongly preferred to effectively communicate with non-English speaking community members.

• Systems: Ability to use MiniVAN.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in various environments, including community events, door-to-door outreach, and different neighborhoods.

• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with a team, sharing insights and strategies to enhance outreach efforts.

• Experience: Previous experience in canvassing, voter registration, or community outreach is a plus, but not required.

• Availability: Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to align with community events and outreach opportunities.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time.

Why You’re Excited About Us:

• Impact: We are building the power for good in the South, and your contributions will matter

• Growth: We are invested in growing your leadership within the organization and beyond

• Our Team: We are a group of talented, passionate, and dedicated people who love our community and care about cultivating meaning, authenticity, and joy in our work.

• Opportunity: To work on a meaningful cause that impacts the community. Training and development opportunities.

• Competitive: Hourly wage $23 an hour commensurate with experience, and is based on principles of internal equity. 

• Additional benefits:  Gas card if applicable.

Physical Requirements: 

The candidate must be local to the Metro- Atlanta area, with their own reliable transportation. The position requires travel to the Advancing Justice-Atlanta office and to other local meetings and events. Precautions are in place to ensure safe access to the office. All candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

To Apply:  

Submit a resume to the Human Resources Manager through the job link https://app.trinethire.com/companies/22332-asian-americans-advancing-ju/jobs/99081-specialized-canvasser

Applications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. 

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity,  national origin, ancestry, age, height, weight, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability,  HIV status, marital or domestic partner status, or religious affiliation. For any accommodations requests in the application process, please contact accommodations@advancingjustice-atlanta.org