Community Canvasser (Kern County)

Every day, people across California turn to the Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) when they face discrimination, threats to their civil rights, or challenges to their freedom to practice their faith. As the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in California, we protect constitutional rights, advance justice, and empower communities through legal advocacy, public policy, civic engagement, and education.

Since 1994, that work has been made possible by a dedicated team committed to serving individuals, families, and communities across California. Behind every case, campaign, and initiative are people working together to create meaningful change.

Whether you serve clients directly or support our mission behind the scenes, your work helps build a more just, inclusive, and equitable California.

• Experience in community outreach, canvassing, organizing, community engagement, nonprofit organizations, and volunteer coordination.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a high degree of professionalism.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build relationships with community members, community organizations, faith-based institutions, businesses, and local partners.
• Interest in CAIR's civil rights, immigrant rights, and community advocacy.
• Ability to communicate information about CAIR-LA's programs and services clearly.
• Ability to work independently in the field and collaborate with Development, Legal, and other CAIR-LA teams.
• Availability to participate in occasional evening and weekend community events.
• Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking experience.
• Experience working with diverse communities and individuals from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, SharePoint, and common cloud-based applications.

• Familiarity with and experience working within the American Muslim community.
• Fluent/proficient in one of the following languages: Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, or Urdu.
• A strong commitment to CAIR's mission and values.
• Experience using social media platforms and digital communications tools.
• Familiarity with Kern County communities.

The Community Canvasser will support CAIR-LA's community outreach and engagement efforts in Kern County by increasing awareness of CAIR's services, programs, and resources and strengthening relationships with local communities and partner organizations. The position will conduct direct outreach, participate in community events, engage community members, and help connect individuals with relevant CAIR-LA services.

The canvasser will also support immigration legal outreach by helping identify community members who may need legal assistance and connecting them with CAIR-LA's legal team.

• Build and strengthen community relationships with local partners throughout Kern County. Coordinate and represent CAIR-LA at community events and programs. Engage volunteers through outreach efforts and ongoing engagement. Promote awareness of CAIR-LA's programs, services, and community resources.
• Conduct immigration legal outreach and share information about available legal services and resources. Identify community members who may need immigration legal assistance and connect them with CAIR-LA's legal team. Support outreach for Know Your Rights presentations, legal workshops, clinics, and other community education activities.
• Create and distribute outreach materials and maintain resources. Track partnerships, outreach activities, community contacts, and referrals. Attend trainings, meetings, and community events.

At CAIR-CA, we believe our employees are essential to advancing our mission. We strive to provide a workplace where employees can grow professionally while doing meaningful work.

CAIR-CA is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Empowering American Muslims. Protecting Civil Rights. Promoting Justice.