NYC Community Canvassers. Help your community and get paid doing it!

New York City NY

Description

Description 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.