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WE ARE CASA & CASA IN ACTION SYNOPSIS: 
We Are CASA’s mission to create a more just society by building power and improving the quality of life in working-class: Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and Immigrant Communities. Our vision is rooted in the collective power of our community, our inclusive, permanent, member-led movement radically transforms communities and systems to ensure the needs, dreams, and aspirations of members are fully met as we strive for justice and full liberation at home and in solidarity with others across the world. We Are CASA has a sister organization, CASA in Action, a separate, but related, nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Although We Are CASA and CASA in Action share a common goal of supporting immigrants and low-income people in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Georgia, they are separate organizations with their own board of directors.  A set of employees at the two organizations, including the person filling this position, shares their time between the two organizations.  This has no effect on salary or benefits.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We Are CASA is hiring membership promoters to support base building in immigrant and working class communities by engaging residents through door to door and site based outreach. Membership promoters will urge residents to build collective people power by becoming members of We Are CASA/CASA in Action. Referring hot member leads to become We Are CASA activists and work closely with We Are CASA organizers. Support voter registration campaigns, and engage in outreach awareness strategies to promote services and programs members could further take advantage of at We Are CASA office locations  Promoters will work closely with the rest of the organizing team to ensure hot leads receive follow up visits, reminder calls, and texts to encourage community members to take action, get more involved in standing committees, as well as in local, state,  national campaigns – in addition to service and program opportunities. 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct door-to-door and site-based outreach using digital technology in the field
• List building and leadership Identification of hot leads (potential activist and leaders)
• Base building – ensure timely follow ups and triage of hot leads (potential activist and leaders) to Organizers
• Conduct data entry
• Conduct phone and in-person reminder communications
• Conduct high quality voter registration in compliance with We Are CASA quality control standards
• Recruit and process We Are CASA and CASA in Action memberships
• Support We Are CASA events, workshops, and clinics
• Participate in house visits, community events, and committee meetings as needed
• Assist in mobilizing community members to actions to support relevant campaigns
• Staff We Are CASA table at community events 
• Travel to different neighborhoods and sites
• Other Duties as assigned

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• 2 year experience with community outreach and/or field canvassing to immigrant or/and black, indigenous working class families a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to perform all of the duties outlined above
• Valid US Driver’s License and car
• Previous canvassing experience a plus, outreach experience a must
• Fluency in Spanish or French a plus
• Proficiency in the use of web-based databases and performing data entry tasks a plus
• Commitment to social change and racial justice a must
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Experience working with immigrant or/and black, indigenous working class families

COMPENSATION: $21.63 - $22.59
BENEFITS DESCRIPTION:
Who is eligible?

• All full time and part time permanent positions working 20 hours or more per week.

What We Offer:

• Generous paid time off, including: annual leave starting at three weeks per year (proportional accrual per pay period), two weeks of sick leave, three days of personal leave, and additional compensatory leave for exempt employees. Note: this is applicable to full time employees, and pro-rated for part time.
• Sixteen (16) paid holidays per calendar year.
• Excellent Benefits Package including employer paid benefits as follow:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (We Are CASA pays 100% of the premium costs for the employee up to our HMO plan, 55% for couples, 65% for children and 60% for family)
  • Basic life and AD&D
  • Long and Short Term Disability insurance
  • Professional Development: Those pursuing a course of study related to work performed at We Are CASA may be eligible for a reimbursement up to $3,000.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits:
  • FSA Account including Dependent Care.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 2% employer discretionary match.
  • Accident, Critical Indemnity, Hospital insurance.
• Allowances:
  • Mileage reimbursements for those positions that are required to drive on We Are CASA business.
  • Cell Phone stipend for those positions that are required to use their cellphone for We Are CASA business.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee may be occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
OSHA: This position is not to handle any human body fluids, biological agents, laboratory chemicals, or be exposed to hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.
This is a union position, represented in collective bargaining by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Communication Workers of America, Local WBNG 32035 - Communication Workers of America (CWA). If you are offered and accept this position, you will be invited to become a member of the union. All bargaining unit positions require membership or agency fee payer status.
We Are CASA and CASA in Action do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status or national origin.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
 

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