AM TRACE has an immediate opening for Community Canvassers to support a community-based COVID-19 Community Canvassing and Education program in New York City. This is an in-person outreach position that requires door-to-door 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, rain or shine. This position will begin immediately. Hourly rate of pay is $20/hour.

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.
• Educate others on the use of personal protective equipment, like face coverings, to prevent possible COVID-19 transmission.

Educational and Professional Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience conducting peer education and outreach.

• Knowledge of NYC communities preferred.
• Experience working with staff in a nonprofit or community-based setting.
• 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.
• 2^nd or multiple languages a plus (Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, Haitian-Creole, Cantonese, or Bengali).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

HOW TO APPLY:

EMAIL RECRUITMENT@AM-TRACE.CO AND PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFOMRATION. A RECRUITER WILL REACH OUT TO YOU