Job Description
CLASSIFICATION: Temporary, Part-time
COMPENSATION: $25.00 per hour, Non-Exempt, 15 - 20 hrs a week
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
Latino Network’s mission is to provide transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership, and civic engagement of our youth, families, and communities. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination, which is the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
LNAF seeks a bilingual (English/Spanish) community-centered individual with bi-cultural proficiency to do direct voter engagement and outreach in the city of Gresham and surrounding Portland-metro areas. We aim to help elect progressive, values-aligned candidates at all levels of government. The top responsibilities include door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and helping at community events such as ballot assistance.
This is a temporary, part-time position up to 15 hours a week until after the May 2025 election. This position requires working long hours, 4-6 hours walking or screen time. Weekend, evening work, and reliable transportation is also required during the duration of this position.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports Managing Director and Lead Organizer in accomplishing outreach, ID, and data collection goals
Takes part in phone banks, digital events, text banks, canvasses
Engages strangers in conversation by going door to door
Travels to assigned geographic territory and works in all weather conditions
Achieves the daily contact and engagement goals as assigned
Attends all mandatory onboarding and other training
Works cross-culturally with other organizations to meet overall field goals
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
You don't need to meet everything below; we encourage everyone to apply if you meet some of the items below!
Related unpaid or paid advocacy, political, and organizing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
English and Spanish bilingual proficiency required, ability to converse with staff and community members
Ability to connect and communicate interpersonally with various groups of people
Ability to build trust within relationships and keep information confidential
Must be able to travel to the Latino Network main office, canvassing sites across Multnomah County, and other meet-up spaces
Takes initiative and maintains proactive communication
Ability to work weekends, late evenings, and flex work schedule as needed
Not required but preferred: knowledge using EveryAction and Voter Action Network (VAN) and campaign software such as ThruTalk and VPB
TO APPLY
If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino youth, families, and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at Careers . Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal-opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,