Outreach Worker (Los Angeles)
Outreach Worker (Los Angeles)
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
APEN seeks to hire a team of outreach workers to participate in APENs civic engagement programs. This is a temporary part-time position. This programs goal is to increase the civic participation of low-income Asian immigrant communities in California. Outreach Workers will be talking to voters and convincing them to complete a survey on environmental justice issues that impact poor people immigrants and communities of color in California.
This position is part-time starting Sept 17th and ending on Oct 2nd 2025 with days/times to be determined but tentatively scheduled for Monday through Sunday 3pm-7pm. The hourly rate is $28. This position will not include benefits with the exception of sick pay and an internet and phone stipend at the end of the program. This job is based in South Bay/Harbor Los Angeles and requires walking in neighborhoods.
PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Talk to up to 40 people per shift about issues facing low-income communities.
- Data entry of doorknocking results.
- Complete accurate daily reports.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Commitment to the mission and principles of APEN and to social justice.
- Great communication skills: connecting our work and campaigns into the larger APEN vision.
- Strong motivation and adaptability including ability to work under pressure and with deadlines.
- Basic computer skills ability to complete web forms.
- Able to work weekdays and potentially weekends.
- Have access to a vehicle and smartphone for our doorknocking program.
- Comfortable walking for extended periods.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Experience working in Asian immigrant communities.
- Able to give and receive constructive feedback.
- Multilingual (Asian language) applicants preferred (Korean and Tagalog).
ACCESSIBILITY AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position will require applicants to work on a computer daily for long periods of time and collaborate with staff through Zoom email and other digital platforms.
This position is expected to be in person 5 days a week with some travel and virtual addition this position will also follow APENs COVID safety policies and protocols regarding in-person work. Masks are required to be worn in APEN offices and indoor events with the exception of eating and drinking. All employees also are required to be vaccinated as part of our safety policy or be subject to weekly testing.
APEN will continue to closely monitor local and state health officials guidance around COVID and any additional guidelines around safety for people to return to offices and gather in-person as needed.
This position requires some work during irregular hours including on nights and/or weekends and will require on-site work and some travel between sites.
This position will not require carrying or moving heavy equipment regularly ascending or descending a ladder or standing or sitting for long periods of time. This position will not require working in hazardous or unusual conditions such as outdoors in inclement weather.
We provide reasonable accommodations for the application interview or any other aspect of the program manager selection process to applicants with disabilities. Please email to request an accommodation.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications are due electronically by clicking the Apply Now button on APENs website.
The email must include:
- Resume
Incomplete Applications will not be accepted.
APEN is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status caste or any other characteristic protected by law. APEN conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Queer transgender intersex gender non-conforming disabled black and indigenous people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: August 29 2025 (or until positions are filled)
Employment Type
Part-Time
