We have an immediate opening for Community Canvassers to support a community-based COVID-19 Community Canvassing and Education program in NYC. This is an in-person outreach position that requires interactions with community members as well supporting in-person events to elevate community understanding of COVID-19 impacts.
Candidates work at various locations throughout the 5 boroughs of NYC. Work will be conducted OUTSIDE. This position will begin immediately.
Responsibilities
- Complete program training and provide accurate information to community members.
- Conduct outreach into targeted communities.
- Effectively engage residents and provide accurate information on COVID-19 including prevention and testing/vaccine access.
- Direct members of targeted communities to testing and/or other services.
- Protect and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
- Collect appropriate information from community members and report on findings as appropriate.
- Door to Door Canvassing, and data collection.
General Requirements
- Experience conducting peer education and outreach.
- Knowledge of NYC communities preferred.
- Experience working with staff in a nonprofit or community-based setting is preferred.
- Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic.
- Ability to interact with culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress.
- Ability to show empathy to distressed individuals.
- Second or multiple languages are a plus.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours a shift.
Call or text (646) 665-1083, or email jobs@janoons.com
Rate: starting at $18 – $20 per hour
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