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The Acres Homes Community Advocacy Group aims to preserve and empower the community by educating residents, organizing for key health and housing policy changes, and addressing the immediate needs of our community in environmental health and overall wellness. Acres Homes Community Advocacy Group (Acres Homes CAG) serves residents in the historic boundaries of the Acres Homes Super Neighborhood. We focus our resources on the youth, seniors, and low-income communities within Acres Homes. Our approach to engaging residents is based on educating and creating communal spaces for residents to gather, learn, and grow together. Our focus is to empower current and future residents in Acres Homes to ensure every neighbor is Healthy, Housed, and Heard.

Field Canvasser Overview

The Acres Homes Community Advocacy Group (AHCAG) is looking for dedicated and passionate Field Canvassers to join our team. As a Field Canvasser, you will play a vital role in empowering the Acres Homes and Northwest Houston community by engaging residents, providing reliable information, and supporting our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to civic engagement.

Time Frame: May - November 15

Job Type: Part-time, MUST Be available to work weekends and evenings

Location: Acres Homes, Northwest Houston, Hybrid Model

Reports to: Field Manager

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About:

The Acres Homes Community Advocacy Group is a hyperlocal, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. The Acres Homes Community Advocacy Group aims to preserve and empower the community by educating residents, organizing for key health and housing policy changes, and addressing the immediate needs of our community in environmental health and overall wellness. 

 

The Acres Homes Community Advocacy Group Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of AHCAG canvassers to meet goals and GOTV for The Acres Homes and Northwest Houston community
• Complete door-to-door canvassing shifts on weekends, which includes some evenings (Saturdays & Sunday)
• Complete accurate and timely data entry
• Provide reliable and trustworthy information to individuals while canvassing
• Submit data and shift reports on time
• Work some AHCAG community events

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Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work weekends (Saturdays & Sundays)
• A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
• Must have access to a cellphone, or tablet with internet access
• Ability to learn how to use MiniVan and Impactive
• Attention to detail
• Deeply passionate about civic engagement and activating residents to get involved in their community

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Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm for building meaningful relationships in the communities we're canvassing
• Goals-oriented and self-disciplined; able to meet tight deadlines and multitask
• Experience leading a team to hit goals consistently
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing work environment
• Team player

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Compensation:

$21 - $23 per hour