What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-Profit Canvasser to Defend the Environment - Seattle position at Grassroots Team?
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! ONLY A PASSION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT!! Apply today! Start soon!
Searching for outgoing people who are comfortable in social situations. Backgrounds in theater, comedy, or sales are a plus!
Are you passionate about non-profit and community organizations that make a difference? Are you interested in launching your non-profit career? Great. Because many non-profit professionals credit their career path to starting on the ground canvassing on behalf of great causes. Here’s how you can do it:
Grassroots Team is seeking a motivated and outgoing individual to join our team as a Canvasser. As a Canvasser, you will be working to canvass door to door and on the street and fundraise on behalf of our amazing non-profit partner, Greenpeace USA. We work together on fighting to end toxic plastic waste, standing up to the fossil fuel industry, and stopping public health crises caused by climate disasters across our country.
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
(Friday and Saturday hours are subject to an earlier start time)
This is our compensation package:
- Base Pay: $24.00
- Full-time canvassers who meet our weekly standard earn $30 per hour after bonuses
- Staff can also earn up to a base of $30 per hour with promotions through our leadership program
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401 (k) retirement plan after 90 days of employment
- Vacation and Sick Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for rapid advancement to Field Manager, Field Director, and Canvass Director with industry-leading training and pay at each position
This is what you'll be a part of:
- A meaningful role working with a nonprofit to defend human rights and social justice
- Working in the community as a canvasser and engaging people in conversation
- Exciting opportunities to advance rapidly in a quickly growing organization
- An extensive and daily training program at all levels
- Weekly team social opportunities provided
You do not need experience in canvassing or fundraising. You will be walking through communities, neighborhoods, and public areas every day, talking to people and engaging them on serious issues and inspiring them to become part of the movement. You must be comfortable fundraising door-to-door in neighborhoods, going up and down hills and stairs multiple times a day in all types of weather year-round, and in public areas. You will be raising money, support, and memberships for some of the best nonprofit groups in the world today.
We are actively seeking people who understand the value and meaning of grassroots activism and fundraising, and are willing to work on the ground level and develop their career here. Must meet the job requirement of being 18 years of age or older. Please do not apply if you have not fully read the job description and do not think you’d be a great fit.
Grassroots Team isn’t just an equal opportunity employer. We are actively seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to support the incredible diversity of grassroots organizing across the country. GT does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a veteran, or any other characteristics.
Salary : $24 - $30