Outreach Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION :

VOTER OUTREACH WORKER

Overview

Oakland Rising Action (ORA), a fiscally sponsored 501(c4) project of the Center for Empowered Politics, is a collaboration of social justice organizations that share a long-term vision for building a community-based political infrastructure and governing majority in Oakland, centered on racial, economic, and environmental justice. Oakland Rising Action, a fiscally sponsored 501(c4) project of the Center for Empowered Politics, is a community-led political organization focused on supporting candidates and issues that advance a progressive agenda for Oakland's working class, immigrants and communities of color living in the flatlands of Oakland. We are a multilingual, multiracial collaborative with deep roots in Deep East Oakland's neighborhoods, proving that everyday residents working together have the power to change the way our city is run. With longtime Oakland families and our newest neighbors working shoulder to shoulder, we are building on Oakland's rich history to advance smart, community-first solutions for a thriving Town.

The Position

We're seeking people to join our exciting campaign advancing economic, racial, and environmental justice in East Oakland! We are building a team of social justice advocates to educate and mobilize residents on why voting now is more important than ever, and to highlight the key statewide fights ahead in this special election season. Sharing this information and getting to know our Oakland communities more deeply will prepare us to win on regional and state-wide issues.

We are currently seeking to fill positions for Voter Outreach Workers. Voter Outreach Workers will be responsible for contacting thousands of voters by phone and through door-to-door canvassing.

This is a temporary hourly part-time job from October 6th through November 4th. Workers will work 5 days a week (Sunday-Thursday) for 4.5 hours per day, 3 : 30pm-8 : 30pm.

The Voter Outreach Worker reports directly to the Outreach Worker Lead & IVE Manager

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Talk to dozens of people daily about issues facing voters through door-to-door canvassing and phone banking.
• Enter data you collect from people using a computer and tablet with a keyboard or touch screen.
• Complete accurate daily reports and debriefs
• Openness and dedication to learn about current political issues

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred but not required :

EMPLOYMENT TERMS :

This position has a rate of $28 / hour. This position is part-time, non-exempt and temporary.

STIPENDS (attendance dependent) : $5 daily technology stipend provided when door-to-door canvassing if using one's phone.

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT : Available for Outreach Workers who are able to use their personal cars for conducting outreach work. Does not include miles commuting to workplace.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

For walks : this position requires walking for at least 3 hours daily to canvass door-to-door. Outreach Workers will need to walk one precinct a day, which is approximately 10-12 city blocks.

For phonebank : this position requires sitting and talking on the phone for an extended period (45 mins at a time for three hours).

All Outreach Workers will be required to do both walks and phonebank shifts.

How to Apply

We will be conducting in-person interviews September 18th & 19th with any prospective candidates. If you would like to participate in an interview, please apply here to provide us with your contact information. You'll receive confirmation within at least 72 hours of signing up.

Oakland Rising / Action contracts with Resilient Strategies LLC for backend and operational support including hiring and employment. Resilient Strategies is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are / have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and / or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. Pursuant of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.