API PA Lead Paid Canvasser Bucks County

API PA Lead Paid CanvasserThe Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance's (API PA) mission is to build long-term power for Asians and Pacific Islanders in Pennsylvania, by coordinating political, electoral, and legislative work to hold our elected officials accountable, engaging in culturally competent and linguistically accessible direct voter contact with our communities, and building solidarity with other aligned communities of color across the state. We operate primarily in South Asian, Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese communities, and are the first and only political organization directly advocating for the needs of Asian and Pacific Islanders in Pennsylvania. We won't stop until our people have political power and our communities have everything we need to be safe, healthy, and strong - and we're excited to work with you to make that happen. API PA will be launching a variety of programs throughout the Fall of 2026 with the goals of learning about issues that matter to Asian Pacific Islanders living in Pennsylvania, encouraging Asian Pacific Islanders to register and vote, educating individuals on elections and candidates for office, and ensuring API voters have in-language support for any voting-related needs. We are seeking passionate, engaged individuals with good listening and communication skills to speak to voters in order to advance these programs, with an emphasis on Asian Pacific Islander voters. Your day-to-day work (essential functions) will include: Door to door canvassing: Using provided technology (the MiniVAN Canvassing app), you will engage in face-to-face conversations with voters in target geography Tracking conversations in the canvassing platform provided Participating in canvassing training and debriefing sessions Participating in organization-wide meetings and events as directed by supervisor Other duties as necessary Skills/qualifications/requirements: Vaccinated against COVID-19 and boosted. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. For more information on recommended vaccinations, consult PA DOH guidelines. Physically able to walk up to 2.5 miles per shift Access to a cell phone and vehicle, including possibly assisting other canvassers with transportation between canvassing sites Some tech literacy, specifically knowing how to use cell phones and tablets, Google Maps, and data entry using an app, is necessary for this position Conversational fluency in English Necessary skills: Strong verbal communication and listening skills, specifically looking for people who are outgoing and willing to talk to strangers about political issues Able to work independently Personal knowledge of and/or experience working with Asian American communities Ability to work with diverse staff Understanding of and commitment to API PA's values, or strong willingness to learn Ability to lead check-ins and debriefs with other canvassers with the guidance of Civic Engagement Organizer Desirable skills: Conversational fluency in an Asian language is highly desirable, including but not limited to Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Korean, Nepali, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati, and Urdu Prior canvassing or equivalent experience (sales, door to door marketing, phone-banking, call centers, etc.) appreciated, but not required