What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Canvasser position at CAIR San Diego?
Work Location: San Diego office and surrounding county.
Term: Part-time (up to 10 hours per week)
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $18.00 - $21.50/hour commensurate with skills and experience
Reports to: Executive Director
Requirements: Access to reliable transportation.
Benefits: Hybrid work is temporarily available. Five days of paid sick time are available.
About Us: Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the rights of free speech, freely practicing one's faith, pursuing employment opportunities without harassment, and living as an active and engaged American without reprisal. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. We recognize that our employees are passionate and talented and are our most valuable resource. With an important vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, our diverse workforce stands together to demonstrate our values for everyone who joins the efforts.
Position Summary: Position Summary: CAIR-SD is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Community Canvasser. This position will work to build a network of organizations and leaders to take action on local issues of community concern in San Diego County. CAIR-SD community organizers also act as ambassadors of our programs and services to the broader community within their assigned geographic region.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Register and engage voters.
- Recruitment volunteers.
- Represent CAIR-SD in coalition meetings and work collaboratively on joint efforts with community organizations and coalition partners.
- Outreach duties: CAIR-SD community organizers are ambassadors of our programs and services to the broader community within their assigned geographic region.
- Community outreach & education: Work with CAIR-SD's various departments to coordinate and publicize workshops, teach-ins, and trainings that will empower the Muslim community. These include but are not limited to Know Your Rights presentations on various legal rights, policy training, immigration services, etc.
- Friday and event outreach: Attend Friday prayers and other weekend or community events in and beyond your assigned geographic region and mobilize congregants around ongoing campaigns, services, and initiatives (past examples include GOTV, census mobilization, calls to action, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous community organizing experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with and experience working with the local Muslim community.
- Experience with strategizing and campaigns.
- Passion for CAIR-SD's mission and values.
- Growth mindset and ability to receive constructive feedback.
- Self-starting with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Excellent personal accountability and follow-through.
- A valid automobile driver's license and working vehicle are required; this position will involve extensive travel throughout San Diego.
- Must be able to accommodate a variable work schedule, including nights and weekends.
TO APPLY: Submit an updated resume.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CAIR-CA is passionately committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected classifications.
Salary : $18 - $21