Position: Door Knocker/Outreach Specialist

Location: New York City

Full-time, temporary contract, immediate hire

Our Work:

Melissa Johnson Associates (MJA) is a woman-owned public relations firm specializing in community outreach and stakeholder engagement strategies. We are currently supporting the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) in conducting door-to-door canvassing on NYCHA households to ask a series of questions related to health and safety. To support this effort, MJA seeks to immediately contract with individuals who will provide temporary support to our team and boost our outreach efforts. This position is anticipated to be an on-the-ground Outreach Specialist, responsible for in-person site visits to NYCHA units. Candidates will report to MJA's NYCHA Outreach team.

Responsibilities:

MJA is seeking an outreach specialist for a temporary contract (3-6 months) out of our New York City office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducting door-to-door outreach services at NYCHA units, using a data-gathering app (mobile device to be provided)
• Perform daily data entry tasks and maintain a log that documents when and which units were canvassed
• Participate in a paid onboarding session during their first contracted week
• Contractors will be required to use a cellular phone with access to data to log information gathered on unit’s survey through a digital form.
• Diligently document hours worked, units visited, and responses from residents

Requirements:

• Fluency in English, Spanish, Russian, or Chinese
• Preferred: NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority) resident
• Proficiency in filling out digital forms
• Must be able to work 40 hours/week on the ground (walking door to door, using staircases) at NYCHA developments
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to conduct site visits for an 8-hour duration (with lunch break)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills
• Experience working in similar areas and/or equivalent training in school, and background within related fields
• Willingness to work outside in all types of weather conditions
• Be comfortable working in-person, on the ground in NYCHA communities

Compensation:

$16 per hour (outreach staff) with possibility of promotion to supervisor at $18 per hour. Paid training will be provided for selected candidates.

Application Details:

This Door Knocker/Outreach Specialist position is an at-will position. Melissa Johnson Associates is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and have experience in outreach or related fields, we encourage you to apply. Join our team of dedicated professionals and help us create positive change!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person