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Community Transportation Canvasser, Part Time

GO Buffalo Community Transportation Program

Green Options (GO) Buffalo, in partnership with the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and Buffalo CarShare, is hiring a canvasser to support our GO Buffalo Community Transportation Program.  For more information about GO Buffalo, visit http://greenoptionsbuffalo.org/.

Responsibilities:

• Door to door cold-calling and follow-up house visits in the Fruit Belt and Allentown neighborhoods
• Gather information re: residents’ current transportation habits and routines
• Share information with residents about available sustainable transportation options
• Encourage residents to utilize the sustainable transportation options
• Identify potential “champions” who can spread the word about the GO Buffalo program
• Identify community groups /events where the program message can be shared with residents
• Speak or table at events. Disseminate literature about the program.
• Accurately record data collected from conversations
• Work collaboratively with a small team of 3 other canvassers and the Street Team Leader to implement project goals

Desired Skills:

• Ability to communicate message in a clear, concise and respectful manner
• Ability to engage residents in the process of choosing new transportation options
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people
• Basic computer skills, including data entry proficiency
• Ability to verbally report daily results in Team meetings
• Ability to be on your feet and walking for up to 4 hours.
• Commitment to observe safe practices as per GO Buffalo guidelines
• Ability to work well independently, with a partner in the field, and as a member of a strong Team
• Flexibility and adaptability for dynamic project
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Active listener
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Commitment to economic, social, racial and environmental justice
• Passion for sustainable transportation
• Experience canvassing and/or grassroots organizing

Hours: 20 hrs/week for 23 weeks (May 2012 - Oct 2012)

Pay: $13.80/hr

Application Deadline: April 23, 2012

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