Environmental Nonprofit Campaign Jobs

Work to Protect Public Lands in Our Canvassing and Field Manager Positions From Mt. Rainier to Olympic National Park, Washington's public lands are where we camp, hike, and paddle, and where wildlife have refuge. But after years of underfunding, roads are crumbling, trails are in disrepair, and the parks are understaffed. With millions of visitors each year, we're loving our parks to death. Environment Washington is urging our Representatives to reinstate the funding needed to fix and maintain our parks. We are hiring canvassers and field managers in our Seattle office to educate the public about the issue, raise critical funds, and generate the visibility necessary to influence decision-makers. As a canvasser this summer you will: Educate and engage citizens on a campaign to make real change on pressing environmental and public interest issues Develop essential communication and political advocacy skills Build membership and raise money for nonprofit groups in your community Earn leadership opportunities, supervising and managing staff in the field Gain the experience and connections needed to launch your career in nonprofit and policy work We are looking for: We are seeking hard-working individuals with good communication skills and a passion for social change. We are hiring full-time staff only. How to apply : https://fundforthepublicinterest.org/apply-now If you are a college graduate, we are also hiring for career positions. To learn more and apply online, visit https://jobs.publicinterestnetwork.org/fund . Jobs Available in Multiple Locations! Portland, ME Boston, MA Amherst, MA New Brunswick, NJ Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC Chapel Hill, NC , Ann Arbor, MI Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL , Denver, CO Seattle, WA Portland, OR Eugene, OR Oakland, CA Santa Cruz, CA Santa Barbara, CA San Diego, CA Benefits

• : Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents Commuter benefit program 401(k) with employer match Paid time off
• Excellent training program Opportunities for advancement Eligibility for benefits depends on your position, location, duration of employment, and other factors.
• Canvassers accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Canvassers cannot draw upon accrued paid sick leave until after being on staff for 90 calendar days. Employees may only carry over 72 hours of paid sick leave from year to year. Full-time year-round canvassers accrue paid vacation at the rate of one paid vacation day per every 372 hours (approximately 48 days) worked; however, canvassers are not eligible to use accrued paid vacation days until after they complete 1,860 hours (approximately 240 days) of full-time canvassing. Eligible canvassers may accrue up to a maximum of 20 paid vacation days.

Pay:

Canvassing staff earn a base pay of $21.30 per hour, plus can earn 20% of what they raise over our minimum fundraising standard, giving staff the opportunity to earn more than $25 per hour. Staff never earn less than minimum wage for the hours that they work. Depending on performance and location, canvassers earn an average of between $21.30 to $27 per hour. The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer.