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Digital Canvasser, California

BFL/B2F
Riverside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/17/2025

The Black Futures Lab is a 501(c)3 that works to make Black communities powerful in politics. We transform Black communities into constituencies that wield independent, political power at the municipal, state, and federal level. The problems our communities face are complex; the solutions to those problems require imagination, experimentation, and political power. We advance strategies that help us imagine the alternatives we deserve, while building political power at the local, state, and national level in order to implement those alternatives. 

Black to the Future Action Fund is a 501(c)4 that works to make Black communities powerful in politics. We build capacity for communities to develop and implement solutions to our challenges and exercise full control over what happens in our communities. We advance policies that will improve the lives of Black people and strive to get Black candidates elected who share our values and will fight to enact policies that allow for all Black families to thrive. 

 The Digital Canvasser position is fully remote. Digital canvassers will report to the Digital Organizer and will be supervised by the Field Director. 

 Position Summary: 

Digital Canvassers will join us in building Black political power and mobilizing Black voters. We will connect with voters via phone calls and text messages. 

We will engage with voters to learn what issues they find important. We will also activate Black voters to cast their ballots for candidates who prioritize the issues that matter most to Black communities. This position will give digital canvassers the opportunity to further develop their communication and digital organizing skills. Canvassers will participate in a 1-day comprehensive, paid training program that will fully equip them to succeed in this position. 

 Position Type and Compensation 

  • This is a temporary position estimated to end around November 10, 2024. This position is 20 hours per week.
  • Salary: $20/hr
  • This position is non-exempt. 

Location(s): 

California -  The Inland Empire 

Core Responsibilities (Primary duties – not an all-inclusive list) 

Electoral Canvassing (September- November) 

  • Talk with Black voters about important issues in our community and how local elections impact those issues. 
  • Relay accurate information to voters about absentee, early, and Election Day voting. 
  • Quickly build connections with voters so they feel comfortable expressing their honest opinions. 
  • Mobilize Black voters to turn out for the municipal and primary elections. 

 Reporting Data 

  • Accurately track and record survey responses, fill out the end of the day tracker and record notes in local municipal races in VAN. 

 Training and Development 

  • Fully participate in initial training and ongoing activities designed to improve canvassing skills and maximize the team’s effectiveness and morale. 

 Qualifications 

  • Ability to relate to and connect with Black communities from varying backgrounds 
  • Prompt and punctual attendance expected for all trainings, end of day briefings and shifts 
  • Excellent communication and listening skills and ability to effectively work with and relate to a wide range of individuals 
  • Independent and hard working; could remain motivated even when faced with challenges 
  • Flexible, eager to grow, learn, and adapt to feedback 
  • Committed to social justice 
  • Must be able to stretch, bend, kneel, twist, squat, reach above or below the shoulder, push, grasp, and lift up to 20 pounds. able to walk, drive, write, stand, and sit. 
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends 
  • No prior canvassing experience is required but at least one year of experience in a role requiring regular contact with the public is preferred 
  • No formal education is required 

Requirements 

  • Fully participate in training and briefings 
  • Since this is a short and extremely important campaign, must commit to working every shift in its entirety. 
  • Convey message to voters that is consistent with provided script 
  • Enter accurate and complete data into voter database (VAN) daily 
  • Meet individual phone and text contact goals 
  • Access to a cell phone that is compatible with voter database (VAN) 
  • Reliable transportation to the designated pre-canvass meetup location 

 Employment Terms: 

  • This position is being offered as a temporary, part-time, non-exempt position.  

 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

 To Apply 

  • Excited about the opportunity? Here's what you need to do: 
    • Answer Some Questions: Let's get to know you better! Start by answering a few questions about yourself and why you're interested in joining us. 
    • Record Your Interview: If we're impressed with your responses, we'll invite you to do a quick video interview. Don't worry, it's just you chatting with the camera, no pressure at all! 
    •  Meet the Team: If you make it to the final round, we'll arrange a meeting with our awesome team. This is your chance to show off your personality and learn more about us. 

We're accepting applications on a rolling basis, so don't wait! Our target start dates for new hires are this summer and fall. Join us in making a difference together! 

Salary : $20

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