Aliento Votes Logistics Lead

Contractor Position

Position Start Date: September 2026

Point of Contact: VP of Education & External Affairs

Location: Phoenix, Arizona, with in-person work at Aliento activities, canvassing locations, phone banks, and events based on campaign needs.

🗓 Priority Deadline: Friday, September 18, at 11:59 PM

About Aliento

Aliento is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving students, Dreamers, and immigrant families to transform trauma into hope and action. Aliento is led by directly impacted individuals, youth, and supporters who strive to create an environment where human potential is nurtured and not defined by immigration status. Aliento supports students and families through education initiatives, arts & healing programming, leadership development, civic engagement, and policy.

We have impacted the lives of more than 80,000 people and led the efforts to pass Prop. 308, securing tuition equity for Arizona students regardless of immigration status. Aliento is a leading voice for students, Dreamers, and immigrant families locally, nationally, and globally.

Campaign Overview

The 2026 election will have a lasting impact on undocumented, DACA, and mixed-status communities. Aliento Votes works to remind voters that many Dreamers and undocumented family members cannot vote and to encourage eligible voters to cast their ballots with these communities in mind. The campaign also focuses on increasing Latino and youth voter participation through voter registration, voter education, and get-out-the-vote efforts.

Position Summary

Aliento is seeking an independent contractor, Aliento Votes Logistics Lead, to coordinate food, beverages, supplies, and purchase records for campaign phone banks, canvassing activities, and events. This contractor will help ensure campaign activities are well prepared, properly supplied, and supported in accordance with Aliento's approval and documentation procedures.

In addition to leading logistics, the contractor will train and support volunteers and interns during phone banking and canvassing activities, provide direct campaign support when needed, assist with event execution, and serve as an Aliento Votes ambassador.

This is a hands-on, campaign-focused contractor role. Weekly hours may vary based on scheduled phone banks, canvassing activities, events, and established campaign goals. The person in this role should expect to:

• Provide approximately 25-35 hours of service per week, including evenings and weekends, based on project needs and established goals.

• Coordinate purchases and supplies for phone banks, canvassing activities, and campaign events.

• Maintain complete and organized purchase documentation in the designated folder.

• Obtain approval from the VP of Education & External Affairs before making purchases.

• Train and support volunteers and interns participating in phone banking and canvassing.

• Make voter calls or participate in door-to-door canvassing when additional support is needed.

• Support campaign events and adjust availability based on campaign activities.

• Represent Aliento's mission and values professionally in person, online, and in the community.

What This Role Looks Like

Who we are looking for

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Is organized, dependable, and attentive to details.

• Can manage purchases, receipts, and records accurately and consistently.

• Communicates clearly and follows approval procedures.

• Is comfortable training and supporting volunteers and interns.

• Is willing to participate directly in voter-contact activities when needed.

• Is aligned with Aliento's mission and commitment to immigrant communities and civic participation.

Required Qualifications

Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate purchase records.
Ability to follow purchasing approval and documentation procedures.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to train, guide, and support volunteers and interns.
Comfort engaging voters by phone and in person.
Availability to support campaign activities, including phone banks, canvassing, and events, based on the campaign schedule.
Reliable internet access and access to a laptop suitable for campaign-related work.
Alignment with Aliento's mission, values, and healing-centered approach.

Key

Responsibilities

• Purchase approved snacks, meals, beverages, and other supplies for Aliento Votes phone banks, canvassing activities, and events.
• Obtain approval from the VP of Education & External Affairs before making purchases.
• Maintain detailed purchase records, including receipts and supporting documentation, in the designated folder.
• Coordinate with campaign staff to confirm supply needs and timing for scheduled activities.
• Train and support volunteers and interns who contact voters by phone.
• Make voter calls directly when additional support is needed.
• Train and support volunteers and interns who engage voters through door-to-door canvassing.
• Participate directly in canvassing when additional support is needed.
• Support the preparation and execution of Aliento Votes events.
• Help ensure food, beverages, supplies, and other approved materials are ready for campaign activities.
- Serve as an Aliento Votes ambassador and share approved social media content that encourages informed voter participation while centering immigrant communities.
- Encourage friends, family members, and community members to learn about the issues and participate in the election if they are eligible to vote.

Compensation & Benefits

Contract Rate: $20–$25 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The anticipated capacity is up to 20 hours per week, not to exceed 45 hours during each semimonthly invoicing period without prior written approval.
Contract Basis: No benefits included; must track and invoice hours, travel expenses not reimbursable, and, depending on the location of programming, there might be a stipend on a case-by-case basis.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email the following materials to careers@alientoaz.org and copy jose@alientoaz.org:

Résumé
Cover letter describing your interest in Aliento and your relevant experience
- Include “Aliento Votes Logistics Lead” in the subject line.

Applications must be submitted by Friday, September 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time.

Note: While the position will remain open until filled, applications submitted after the priority date will only be reviewed if a finalist is not selected from the initial pool.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS

A 30-minute virtual interview with selected applicants.
Professional reference checks for finalist applicants.
Final selection and completion of an independent contractor agreement.

ALIENTO is an equal opportunity employer. Our team works with impacted communities, stakeholders, and institutions to co-create a place where the human potential is nurtured and not defined by immigration status. We believe our strength is centering youth, healing, truth, and reconciliation, and the ability of impacted communities to co-create change and solutions that lead to equitable, inclusive, and thriving communities. Individuals who are proximate to the immigrant experience are strongly encouraged to apply.