Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Civic Engagement Canvasser

Al-Bustan is hiring a Civic Engagement Canvasser who is connected to the Arab community. We are looking for self-driven and motivated individuals to speak with Arab American communities in the Philly area and engage in voter education and voter registration outreach. This is a part-time temporary position for October and November. 

 

Role Description

The main role of Civic Engagement Canvasser is to engage with community members to promote civic activities, raise awareness about important community issues, and encourage voter participation. The role involves direct interaction with the public through tabling at community events and social gathering, universities & neighborhood field canvassing, and phone banking. Canvassers aim to inform, motivate, and mobilize individuals to take part in their civic duties and contribute to community initiatives.

Tasks 

  • Encourage community members to register to vote (field canvassing)  
  • Conduct phone banking solo and with a team. 
  • Tabling at cultural & community events, community centers, and universities.
  • Creating voter education graphics in English and Arabic. 
  • Field canvassing and attending community events.  
  • Encourage communities to fill out surveys that advocate for communities and more specifically Arab communities.

Pay rate: $20 - $22  (hourly) 

Duration: October and November 

Working hours: between 5-10 hrs/ week (flexible hours)

Location: Philadelphia with focus of North Philly and Northeast Philadelphia+  remote during phone banking

Required to speak English and Arabic (advance level) 

Have valid ID 

6 years old and above

If interested, please apply by filling out the application below. 

For any questions email outreach@albustanseeds.org or text 9173531680