Location: Richmond, MI & Macomb County
Full-Time/Temporary
Time Period: July 25 - September 25, 2019
Compensation: $16.50 gross/hour, plus transportation and meal allowance
Pay schedule: Bi-weekly
THE ORGANIZATION:
Michigan United is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that organizes people to build the power our communities need to win the justice they deserve. We're working for an equitable and sustainable world that reflects our values of economic and racial justice. We believe each individual has the right to achieve their full human potential and to live in dignity. We believe our government and economy should provide for the common good and be accountable to all our communities, not just the powerful. We believe in our compassionate obligation toward our neighbors, and to support their struggles toward fulfillment and liberation. We believe people of conscience and people of faith have an obligation to step forward in leadership to ensure that our government and economy reflect our values of dignity, fairness, equity, and opportunity. We believe in the power of democracy and non-violence. We believe it is our mission to work together to build the power we need to win the justice our communities deserve.
THE POSITION:
❏ Are you a good listener?
❏ Can you find common ground with people who have different opinions?
❏ Are you comfortable sharing stories about your own experiences?
❏ Do you want to help change the world?
If you answered yes to these questions then you are a great candidate to become a deep canvass fellow.
WHAT IS DEEP CANVASSING? Candid two-way conversations where canvassers ask voters to share voters' own relevant, emotionally significant experiences and reflect on them in a dialogue.
FOR DEEP CANVASSING TO BE SUCCESSFUL, FELLOWS NEED TO BE ABLE TO:
➔ Listen without judgement so voters feel comfortable sharing their views honestly.
➔ Listen actively and ask follow-up questions.
➔ Be willing to share your own stories to help voters feel more comfortable.
➔ Connect around shared values based on common experiences.
Deep canvass fellows will receive a few days of training at the beginning of this 9-week deep canvass program. The program will involve having relational conversations with voters and requires courage, curiosity, and the desire to really hear about people's experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Participate in training to learn deep canvassing model and scripts;
● Door-to-door canvass with targeted voters in late morning, afternoon, and evening;
● Have multiple deep canvass conversations per shift;
● Track conversations in MiniVAN [voter database];
● Debrief conversations on a daily basis with canvass team and canvass lead.
● This is a Tuesday - Saturday work day. Hours and workdays may fluctuate based on
weather and progress towards goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
■ Excellent listening and communication skills. Empathetic and motivational.
■ Capacity to listen without judgment.
■ Experience using MiniVAN is a plus, but not required.
■ Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
■ Ability to attend a training in Pennsylvania from July 22-24, expenses paid, is a plus.
How to Apply
Apply by July 10th, 2019.
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