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    Step Up Louisiana

    Non-profit

    Jefferson Parish Canvasser

    Harvey, United StatesOn-SitePart-time$18.75 / hourPosted 1w ago
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    Job Description

    Job type: Part-time, 22 hours per week

    Compensation: $18.75 per hour ($10 gas stipend per driving shift)

    Location: In-person Jefferson Parish

    Step Up Louisiana seeks a Canvasser to support our organization in getting our message out using door-to-door conversations, building our base, and winning progressive change. This is an ideal position for an outgoing person who likes walking and having conversations about elections, public health issues, and social justice issues like climate, jobs, and schools

    Work Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 2pm to 6pm with phone banking on Tuesday and Thursday where your hours will be extended till 7pm to notify members of Chapter meetings, events or to set up 1on 1 with leadership . 

    This role reports to the Jefferson Parish Canvass Lead

    Mission of Step Up Louisiana: Step Up Louisiana, along with our sister organization Step Up for Action, is a community based organization committed to building power to win education and economic justice for all.  We work with multiracial and intergenerational Louisianans to “Step Up” by campaigning, organizing from a racial justice perspective, and holding public officials accountable. We organize with parents, workers, students, and community members to disrupt systemic oppression in our schools and workplaces through voter education, advocacy, and action.

    Responsibilities

    • Door to door canvassing
    • Phone banking
    • Community outreach
    • Other Step Up event support

    Required Qualifications

    • Working well as a team player
    • Comfortable using a smartphone for maps and texting
    • Reliable and able to work a set schedule
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Commitment to upholding progressive values and passion for social justice 
    • Ability to use tablet seamlessly to sign people up for membership
    • Ability to read and interpret scripts and change scripts regularly and easily

    Desired Qualifications

    • Drivers' license, ability to drive, a working car with car insurance is a plus

    Step Up Louisiana is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively recruits Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) applicants, women, individuals with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Step Up Louisiana

    Step Up Louisiana is a non-profit organization focused on advancing social justice and progressive values through community organizing, activism, and policy advocacy. They aim to empower communities and drive systemic change.

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