Senior Community Engagement Associate

Senior Community Engagement Associate

Full Time and Exempt

Reports to the Regional Organizing Director

WHO WE ARE

About the New Pennsylvania Project (C4)

The New Pennsylvania Project (NPP) was established in May 2021 modeled by the success of the New Georgia Project. NPP is a voting rights organization with a year-round primary focus on voter registration, civic education, and mobilization. NPP centers historically disenfranchised and often neglected Black, Indigenous and other people of color communities, immigrant communities and the youth in our work. Through civic engagement, we ensure all eligible voters feel compelled to exercise their freedom to vote in the Commonwealth.

The New Pennsylvania Project has a shared services agreement with the New PA Project Education Fund (“NPPEF”), a non-partisan 501(c)3 voting rights organization. Staff may, at the request of NPP, provide similar services to NPPEF. Any time spent providing services to NPPEF will be considered part of the hours and duties set forth by NPP.

About New PA Project Education Fund (C3)

The New PA Project Education Fund (NPPEF) is a nonpartisan organization led by community leaders across the Commonwealth. NPPEF is dedicated to providing all Pennsylvanians with the opportunity to exercise their voice, power and leadership as full participants in the democratic process. NPPEF centers the youth, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous and other communities of color because these communities are the least represented and most impacted by decisions our government is making.

POSITION - Senior Community Engagement Associate

The New Pennsylvania Project seeks passionate, energetic, and motivated professionals that will join our ground team who are responsible for voter education and engagement to diverse communities throughout Pennsylvania. Senior Community Engagement Associates (CEA) are one of the most critical positions , as our organization was built on direct voter contact. CEAs should be well-organized.

The ideal candidate is a goal-oriented professional who is committed to all the issues we work on from voting rights to economic and social justice, to health care and everything in between. They 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

70% Programs

• Canvassing local areas in an effort to register Pennsylvanians to vote
• Knowing and following all of Pennsylvania’s voter registration laws and adhering to those rules at all times to ensure integrity of voter registration program
• Ability to engage in thoughtful and respectful conversations with voters throughout Pennsylvania
• Engage in get-out-the-vote mobilization efforts twice a year
• In coordination with Regional Organizing Director, organize events in the community and help with the management of volunteers
• Assist Regional Organizing Director to ensure teams have proper canvassing materials
• Organize the setup and breakdown of community events
• Assist the region temporarily in the absence of the Regional Organizing Director
• Attending all required meetings and trainings
• Additional duties as assigned

30% Administrative

• Assist Regional Organizing Director with quality control administrative functions when necessary
• Assist Regional Organizing Director with the onboarding process for Community Engagement Associates and Education and Engagement Associates

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency using Votebuilder (VAN) or ability to learn new applications (Preferred)
• Canvassing experience preferred (Required)
• Experience training staff (Preferred)
• Experience working in impacted communities and cultural competency (Required)
• Residency in target neighborhoods/municipalities (Preferred)
• At least 18 years old (Required)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle (Required)
• Comfortable standing/walking for extended periods of time and in different weather conditions (Required)
• Working smartphone and computer, ability to learn new software (Required)
• Committed to voter education (Required)
• Ability to work long or irregular hours that include evenings and weekends (Required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Required)
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish (Preferred)
• Ability to work semi-autonomously and be reliable (Required)
• Ability to conduct themselves professionally within and outside of the organization (Required)
• Maintain a level of professionalism and respect the organizational team structure (Required)
• Strong sense of urgency while remaining calm under pressure (Preferred)
• Ability to troubleshoot for effective resolution (Required)
• Required full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus (Required)

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

• Salary $46,500/year, paid weekly
• Paid time off/vacation days/holidays
• 100% individual full medical and dental
• Travel reimbursement

No calls. Please email your resume to jobs@newpaproject.org and let us know in the subject line which of the five regions you are applying for.