MOAD's FIELD CANVASSER APPLICATION 

Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants (MOAD) is a Massachusetts incorporated organization founded by Africans residing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We define our members as Africans, documented or undocumented immigrants, refugees, African faith-based institutions, African-based/ ethnic Association leaders, businesses, and non-profit organizations, from nations in Africa living in Worcester, Worcester County, the Commonwealth of MA & New England. The organization’s goals and objectives are to work to promote and empower those of African descent residing in Worcester and New England and its scope of operation. Our mission is to empower, advocate, and foster leadership skills and responsible citizenship of members of the African community. We accomplish our mission through the following sub-committees.

Sub-Committee:

1. Advocacy Sub-committee

2. Public Health & Social Programs Sub-committee

3. Economic & Business Sub-committee

4. Public Education Sub-committee

5. Media & Publicity Sub-committee

6. Cultural Sub-committee 

                      

FIELD CANVASSER JOB DESCRIPTION 

Join the Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants (MOAD) mission to uplift Worcester's African/Black community by amplifying awareness and empowering voices.

MOAD is seeking 2-5 part-time paid canvassers for a non-partisan education awareness campaign for the African/Black community. Selected individuals will be onboarded to receive training on canvassing and using the canvassing data tool to be successful at this job. The Canvassers will be responsible for engaging African/Black Diaspora members and voters across the Worcester City and encouraging them to learn more about MOAD, community-based resources offered in the community from mental health and substance use education, programs for youth and elder adults, and build awareness to how we are organizing the African communities locally. Canvassers will represent MOAD and its mission. Candidates should have a genuine interest in the cause and be able to convey its importance to people.

Job Requirements: 

• Go door to door and high-density areas to speak with African/Black community about key topic areas (as mentioned above) 
• Tracking conversation results in MiniVAN 
• Talking with voters about relevant issues that might come up at the door 
• Data entry and record keeping
• Training, attending daily check-ins, and preparing reports
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Must live in Worcester or its surrounding towns or be based in the state of MA.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a smartphone that can operate MiniVAN.
• Must be available for shifts take place on weekday mornings, evenings, and weekends. The schedule is part-time and flexibile and includes weekends. 
• Strong verbal communication skills. Canvassers are expected to communicate with a variety of African immigrants, from voters to active members of the African community. 
• Previous canvassing, data inputting, or organizing experiences are preferred but are not required. Cultural competence and significant experience with African immigrant communities or within the social justice sector.
• Experience working with a diverse group of staff, volunteers, and communities. 
• Candidates should be comfortable with rejection. Candidates should have the ability to stay motivated and positive, even when facing difficult or unresponsive people.
• Candidates should have strong organizational skills, be accountable to goals, and be able to prioritize their work.
• Candidates should be able to work independently, take initiative, and be adaptable to changing circumstances. 
• Fluency in a widely spoken African language (one or more) is preferred.

Duration: Spring in April 2025- end of November 2025

Winter to Spring will be more table sitting and visits to religious places, nonprofits, and businesses. 

Title: MOAD Field Canvasser
Reports To: MOAD Program Coordinator
Hours: Part-Time (Weekends & weeksdays,Must work weekends) Flexible
Pay: $18-$19/hour