Community Canvasser Job at CAIR LA, Anaheim, CA

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  • CAIR LA
  • Anaheim, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Work Location: Anaheim, CA

Term: Part-time, Hourly (up to 20 hours per week)

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $20 - $24 per hour commensurate with skills and experience.

Reports to : Outreach Manager

Requirements: Must have access to reliable transportation. Availability to work varying shift schedules including evenings and weekends.

Benefits: Mileage reimbursement & 3% employer-matched retirement plan

About Us: Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the rights of free speech, to freely practice one's faith, to pursue employment opportunities without harassment, and to live as an active and engaged American without reprisal.  The Council on American-Islamic Relations of California (CAIR-CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. We recognize that our employees are passionate, talented, and are our most valuable resource. With such 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 chooses to join these efforts.

About the Role: The Community Canvasser will report directly to the Outreach Manager and is primarily responsible for a wide variety of duties: The canvasser is the face and "brand" of the organization and is tasked with being the eyes and ears out in the community. This role focuses on booking and hosting tables at Masajid/organizations and events across the Greater Los Angeles area during Ramadan. The canvasser is always looking for volunteers and opportunities where further development can take place in fundraising or program bookings. The Community canvasser will also lead phone banking efforts for soliciting donations and provide support to the development team for events as needed. Canvassers may also assist with admin related tasks within the Anaheim office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage CAIR-LA outreach booths at local community centers, Masajid, and other high traffic areas and events. 
  • Staff phone banking, door knocking, flyering, postering, and other outreach and community and volunteer engagement efforts.  
  • Support and participate in the organization's community-building programming such as citizenship clinics, youth programs, and various community trainings and workshops.  
  • Represent the organization at partner and coalition events including rallies, town halls, press conferences, and mosque programs. 
  • Transfer Supplies and assets from the office to events when required
  • Work with the Outreach Manager to organize development assets and coordination within the office
  • Create and manage the "outreach" kits that will be placed in the office and checked out to staff as needed
  • Other duties as assigned, dependent on organizational needs and employee skills.
  • All CAIR-LA staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, and other office tasks. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including compassionate communication and cultural sensitivity, and ability to maintain a positive, personable, outgoing, and enthusiastic attitude  
  • Demonstrated commitment to civic engagement and community empowerment 
  • Ability to problem-solve, take initiative, stay organized, manage multiple tasks, and work independently as well as within a team 
  • Flexibility to adjust and contribute to continually evolving work situations and changing priorities 
  • A strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's mission 
  • Experience working in Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, and/or South Asian communities 
  • Community organizing and leadership experience, including experience working for at a masjid, in an MSA, or other non-profit setting 
  • Experience with Canva, WhatsApp, and various social media platforms  
  • Conversational proficiency in Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Somali or Urdu  

TO APPLY: Attach Resume and Apply to the posted position.

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.

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Hourly pay, Part time, Bank staff, Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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