New Virginia Majority
New Virginia Majority (NVM) is Virginia’s leading civic engagement organization that mobilizes and organizes people of all colors and backgrounds across the state. Our year-round approach to organizing involves mass scale voter outreach, linked to ongoing community organizing campaigns, intensive leadership development, and advocacy. NVM is currently expanding its team. We are seeking conscious and skilled individuals with a deep commitment to social change.
NVM is hiring organizers for it’s census outreach campaign. Organizers will have the opportunity to work as a part of a state-wide team raising community awareness in “hard-to-count” areas for the 2020 Census. Using door-to-door contact, organizers will survey and inform communities about the 2020 Census. Positions are available in Northern VA, Richmond VA and Hampton Roads VA. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Canvassing door to door in “hard-to-count” communities to raise awareness for the 2020 Census
Ensuring accurate and complete data is submitted
Attending community events to raise census awareness as needed
Assisting Regional Field Director in meeting program goals as assigned
Required Skills:
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Ability to communicate across lines of difference
Self motivated, organized and able to work independently
Ability to work long, irregular hours
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This is a seasonal position with both part time and full time positions. Canvassers are given a transportation allowance. Canvassers are paid $15 per hour.
To Apply please go to https://www.newvirginiamajority.org/jobs