NYC Community Canvassing Field Manager

Description

We have an immediate opening for Community Canvassing Field Manager 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 vaccination and/or other services.
• Protect and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Collect appropriate information from community members and report on findings as appropriate.
• Managing Door to Door Canvassers, and data collection.
• Managing and tracking Canvassers.
• Bring supplies to the work site everyday.

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.
• Previous field experience required.

Call or text ‪(646) 665-1083, or email jobs@janoons.com

Rate: Starting at $28 – $30 per hour