Part-Time: Education & Engagement Associate (EEA)
(Hiring for Five Regions: Pittsburgh, Delaware/Chester; Lehigh Valley, Montgomery/Bucks; and Philadelphia)
Part Time (up to 30 hours/week)
Reports to the Regional Organizing Director
WHO WE ARE
The New PA Project Education Fund (NPPEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Pennsylvania’s underrepresented and underserved communities of color, immigrant communities, and the youth by providing civic education and year round engagement to ensure full participation in the democratic process.
The New PA Project Education Fund believes in empowering everyday Pennsylvanians by providing the resources and tools necessary for participatory civic engagement. In order to build power in communities, it is vital that we help give a voice to the underserved and underrepresented. Through town halls, community events, and voter registration efforts, we will help our communities have their voices heard.
POSITION – Education and Engagement Associate (EEA)
The New PA Project Education Fund seeks passionate, energetic, and motivated professionals that will join our ground team and will be responsible for voter education and engagement to diverse communities throughout Pennsylvania. Education & Engagement Associates are an important way that we maximize our voter contacts within a community. Education & Engagement Associates should be well-organized, self-motivated and take initiative.
The ideal candidate will understand the importance of establishing lasting relationships with voters. Because our target communities and colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, applicants need to be able to thoughtfully navigate issues related to diversity, race, equity and inclusion, and bring a deep commitment to advancing these values. Additionally, we are an organization that values impacted communities’ lived experiences and we hire individuals who are previously incarcerated, in recovery, and dealing with mental health challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Canvassing your community in an effort to register Pennsylvanians to vote
Engaging the community at local functions, such as tabling event and town halls as a representative of the New PA Project Education Fund with distinction
Knowing and following all of Pennsylvania’s voter registration laws and adhering to those rules at all times with integrity
Ability to engage in thoughtful and respectful conversations with voters throughout Pennsylvania
Incorporate relational organizing tactics, techniques, and principles into voter outreach efforts
Record and regularly sync data from the day’s shift into our database using a smartphone and/or tablet
REQUIREMENTS
Valid driver’s license, reliable access to a vehicle, or public transportation where applicable (Required)
Working smart phone (Required)
Comfortable standing/walking for extended periods of time and in different weather conditions
Ability to work long and/or irregular hours
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently
Strong sense of organization and time management skills
Strong sense of urgency while remaining calm under pressure
Personal drive to accomplish goals and adhere to metrics, with integrity, while remaining flexible to changing processes and objectives
Full vaccination against COVID-19 virus is required
PREFERENCES
High school degree or equivalent (Preferred)
Canvassing experience (Preferred)
Bi-lingual (Preferred)
Proficiency using Votebuilder (VAN/miniVAN) or ability to learn new applications (Preferred)
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/ or abilities. To perform this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
COMPENSATION
Hourly rate of $20.00 per hour
Travel reimbursement for travel outside assigned region
No calls. Please indicate education and engagement associate position, and also let us know in the subject line which of the regions listed above you are applying for.