Voter Outreach Phone Banker
Nevada
Organizing – Nevada Organizers /
Temporary Part Time /
Remote
Position: Voter Outreach Phone Banker
Job Location: Remote/Nevada
Position Type: Part Time, Non-Exempt
Position Classification: Union Eligible
Compensation: $21.94
Reports to: Regional Organizing Director
ABOUT FOR OUR FUTURE
Founded in 2016, For Our Future Action Fund and For Our Future run the largest, permanent progressive field program across key states. Our vision is to expand the progressive infrastructure and advance economic prosperity for all, strong community schools, climate justice, and racial and social justice. Along with community partners and volunteers, we consistently engage with people in face-to-face conversations around what issues matter most to them. By organizing people in lasting relationships, we win elections, drive local progress, make a community’s collective voice heard, and help build the transformative power needed to improve people’s lives.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
For Our Future recognizes a staff bargaining unit, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 2304, a labor union. This position is part of the union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
JOB SUMMARY
For Our Future Nevada seeks part-time temporary Phone Bankers for a voter education program. Phone Bankers will be responsible for contacting targeted voters to educate them on how to vote by mail and have their voices be heard in the November general election. Phone Bankers will work under the immediate supervision of the State Field Director and Field Organizers. Those with previous canvassing and/or phone banking experience are encouraged to apply!
This position is anticipated to run through at least November 14, 2024.
Essential Functions
- Serving on the front lines of a statewide community outreach program, through phone banking and text messages.
- Building strong relationships with community members to educate them on critical election administration changes affecting all voters.
- Collecting data from community members with timely and accurate data entry of engagement activities whether in VAN or other CRM platforms.
- Ensuring that daily, weekly and monthly goals are met and exceeded.
Skills and Qualifications
- Access to a reliable internet connection, preferred.
- Ability to work long and irregular hours in a highly productive, metrics-driven work environment and ability to meet deadlines under pressure while handling multiple projects.
- 1 cycle of campaign experience OR previous community organizing experience, preferred.
- Works well independently and within a remote team setting.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and outgoing personality.
- Bilingual is a plus, but not required.
This part time opportunity comes with the below benefits package
- Monthly Mileage Stipend
- Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions up to the first 5%
Expected Work Hours
- Employees may be required to work outside of normal business hours including weekends, holidays, and nights.
- Employees are required to abide by certain blackout dates during a campaign cycle or other key deadlines, and generally not allowed to take off during blackout periods. Emergencies are not affected by this policy.
- Part time Phone Bankers must work our set 27.5 hours per week, including Saturdays.
$21.94 - $21.94 an hour
Work Environment
Canvassing is considered an essential function of this job. Employees may be required to work in extreme weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold. This position is expected to interact regularly face-to-face with voters, volunteers or community partners. If state and government stay-at-home orders, phased reopening orders, or other factors related to the COVID-19 virus (or any other reason) limit For Our Future’s ability to engage safely in in-person work, employees may be assigned other duties to be conducted from their homes.
Health and Safety
For Our Future Action Fund ("FOF") is fully committed to the health and safety of our colleagues, candidates and the communities we serve. We encourage all employees to stay “up to date” with their COVID-19 vaccines and once eligible, to get COVID-19 boosters; however, this is not a requirement for employment at FOF.All employees are required to adhere to the health and safety policies and procedures, when appropriate as implemented by the organization. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation form by emailing Human Resources at: hr@forourfuturefund.org
Be advised that health and safety policies and procedures around COVID-19 may change in the future to stay in compliance with public health guidance and applicable laws.
EEO Statement
For Our Future is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age (40 and over), religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender dysphoria, marital or familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), creed, caste, national origin, citizenship and immigration status, consumer credit history, physical or mental disability, personal/outward appearance (including, but not limited to, hairstyle), family responsibilities, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), ancestry, matriculation, political affiliation, matriculation, status as a victim of domestic violence, or sexual offenses or stalking, arrest record, conviction record, military or uniformed service member status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic, trait or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or ordinances. Equal opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.
We are also committed to the full inclusion of every qualified individual. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact hr@forourfuturefund.org.
