Voter Registration Canvasser

Job Details

Location:

McAllen, TX 78504

Position Type:
Seasonal

Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Mi Familia Vota (MFV) and Mi Familia en Acción (MFA) are national Latino‑led civic engagement organizations working year‑round to strengthen democracy and empower our communities.

MFA, a 501(c)(3), focuses on nonpartisan programs such as citizenship, voter registration, voter education and leadership development on key issues, including immigration, education, healthcare, voting rights, workers’ rights, reproductive rights and the environment.

MFV, a 501(c)(4) organization, builds Latino political power through advocacy, organizing and mobilization to ensure that Latino voices shape the policies that impact their health, safety and prosperity.

Together, we operate one of the largest Latino civic engagement infrastructures in the country, with programs across eight states (Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida) and Washington, DC.

Canvassers are trained individuals in our community, engaging our target audience to increase Latino voter engagement and voter registration. This is a seasonal part‑time position due to campaign and electoral deadlines.

• Canvases Latino communities for voter registration, education and mobilization efforts. Identifies likely voters for the upcoming elections.
• Engages community members and voters around voter registration, voter education, Vote by Mail and Get Out the Vote (GOTV). Increases Latino voter turnout through Get Out the Vote tactics.
• Follows all required reporting procedures and utilizes appropriate voter databases.
• Follows all established safety and security protocols. Escalates any concerns to the Canvas Lead.
• Provides daily reporting to the assigned Canvass Lead.
• Attends all training as directed by the supervisor.
• Adheres to all state laws and regulations regarding voter registration and voter engagement efforts.
• Promotes an environment in which equal opportunity and diversity are valued.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• Passion and enthusiasm for promoting political engagement within the Latino community.
• Legible handwriting is required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours. Some Saturday event participation is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and a reliable vehicle preferred.

• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies an appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethics;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures;
  Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;
  Supports the organization’s goals and values;
  Benefits the organization through outside activities;
  Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Continually required to stand.
• Continually required to walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally requires visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information and/or use a keyboard.
• Frequently required to lift, push or carry items less than 25 pounds.
• Continually exposed to outside weather conditions.