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 Pennsylvanias 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 events and town halls as a representative of the New PA Project Education Fund with distinction
• Knowing and following all of Pennsylvanias 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 drivers 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 individual and organizational goals and adhere to metrics, with i…