Job Overview:

Dutchtown South Community Corporation is looking for 3-4 passionate, community-minded people to engage with residents in the Gravois-Jefferson area about the new Resident Steering Committee. The Resident Steering Committee will help guide the progress of the Gravois-Jefferson Plan by recommending projects and keeping residents updated throughout the year. This is a great chance to work in your neighborhood and help get more people involved in the community. While this is a part-time, temporary position, there may be canvassing opportunities in the future with DSCC.

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Pay: $20 per hour

Commitment: Roughly 20 hours total from October 29th- November 21st, 2024

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Job Responsibilities:

• Attend a one hour training session in late October or early November.

• Work in teams of two to talk with residents in parks and other busy areas. Answer questions, share information, and encourage residents to join the Resident Steering Committee.

• Hand out flyers about the committee and its goals.

• Keep accurate data during your shift and report back to Dutchtown South Community Corporation.

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Work Schedule:

• Canvassers will work roughly two, 2-3 hour shifts per week.

• Weekday evenings: 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM (or until sundown).

• Weekend mornings and early afternoons: times will vary between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

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Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills and enjoy talking to people.

• Strong ties to the Gravois-Jefferson area.

• Able to talk with diverse groups of people.

• Reliable, on time, and comfortable working outside in November.

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To apply, email a brief cover letter and resume to Xandi Barrett at xandi@dutchtownsouth.org.

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For questions, contact Xandi Barrett at xandi@dutchtownsouth.org.