Remote Electoral Canvasser (Detroit, MI)

POSITION SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for representing the Detroit Action and Michigan Action political and policy program in our targeted neighborhoods this year ahead of the 2020 elections. The Electoral Organizing Fellowship will be responsible for engaging Metro Detroiters on the upcoming election by phone (potentially in face to face conversations) on current issues in their community, the upcoming elections, voter registration and absentee voting. Under the mentorship and supervision of the Good Jobs Now Leadership Team, fellows will be trained to have conversations with people about registering to vote, about what issues matter to them and about getting involved in mobilizing other voters in November.Additionally Fellows will participate in an ongoing training program that will teach participants how to motivate others toward taking action, learn the history of and challenges facing the social justice movement, and develop a systems-based analysis of the power structures at the local, state, and federal level. Fellowship graduates will be connected with other professional development and job opportunities within the social justice community as Alumni of the program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Execute yearly political strategy by working with organizers and senior leadership team on voter engagement, registration and absentee ballot “chasing”Accurate data collection of candidate and issue IDs during upcoming electionsEngage members in deep conversations around laws, lawmakers, campaigns and other organizational prioritiesHelp people take action on progressive policy demands by sending letters, emails, making phone calls, signing petitions, attending meetings, etcOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Attend staff meetings, events and actionsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or equivalentKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Commitment to social and racial justiceStrong communication and presentation skills with the ability to organize complex ideas for others to understandAbility to quickly learn new skills and toolsAbility to handle multiple sensitive assignments in a timely manner.Be able to think creatively and outside the boxORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:The Electoral Fellow reports to the Field Director and works collaboratively with staff, contractors, vendors and other partners on a weekly basis to maintain program efficiency. Detroit Action and Michigan Action are projects of Tides Center and Tides Advocacy.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to lift boxes of training materials. Able to attend conferences throughout the United States. Must be able to travel domestically on an airplane 4-8 times a year.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The position is a seasonal position, from Sept 4 to November 6, that works upto 40 hours per week. This position is based in an office building in Detroit, MI - The position will be required to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday). The assigned workspace is a cubicle in an open and shared work area with a moderate level of noise and interruptions.About the Organization:Detroit Action and its sister organization, Michigan Action, are hosted projects of Tides Center and Tides Advocacy. We are affiliate partners of the Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) and the Alliance for Youth Action. The successful candidate will receive generous benefits as provided by Tides. The salary will be determined according to a salary scale which takes into account years’ experience, location, job category, and other factors, but is expected to be $15/hr.Detroit Action is an equal opportunity employer. We assure equal treatment in hiring selection, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and other personnel practices and terms or conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, genetic testing status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender status, or any other protected class established by all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.Please apply online with Tides Advocacy dba Detroit Action at: https://detroit-action.hiringthing.com/job/205763/remote-electoral-canvasser-detroit-mi?s=cl