Community Canvasser (Central California)

CAIR-Sacramento Valley / Central California (CAIR-SV / CC) is seeking a passionate and talented individual for the Community Canvasser position. Join one of the most dynamic teams defending civil rights on behalf of the American Muslim community, promoting civic engagement, and building coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding!

Work Location : Fresno, CA

Term : Part-time (up to 30 hours per week), Temporary, occasional evening and weekends required

Position Status : Non-Exempt

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

Reports to : Outreach and Programs Manager

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop an understanding of the significance of civil rights and civic engagement
• Manage booths at local mosques and other high traffic areas and events
• Staff phone banking, door knocking, flyering, postering, and other outreach and community and volunteer engagement efforts in different community settings including community centers and mosques, halal restaurants, and ethnic grocery stores
• Support and participate in the organization's community-building programming such as citizenship clinics, youth programs, and various community trainings and workshops
• Support grant deliverables
• Represent the organization at partner and coalition meetings and campaign events like rallies, town halls, press conferences, and mosque programs
• Other duties as assigned, dependent on organizational needs. All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, and other office tasks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

TO APPLY :

Please submit your (1) a cover letter, (2) resume and (3) three references along with your application.

DEADLINE :

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

CAIR-CA is an equal opportunity employer.

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