Paid Activism - Nonprofit Campaign Jobs

Work to Reduce Plastic Pollution in Our Canvassing and Field Manager Positions

Plastic pollution is littering our beaches, injuring wildlife, and threatening our health. An often overlooked source of this pollution is the tiny plastic pellets used to manufacture plastic products. Each year, millions of these pellets get spilled or intentionally dumped into our waterways.

The legislature recently took a first step to make dumping and spilling these plastic pellets illegal by defining them as a form of pollution. Now, Illinois PIRG is working to convince the legislature to hold companies accountable to stop this pollution at its source. We’re hiring canvassers and field managers in our Chicago office to educate the public about this issue, raise critical funds, and generate the visibility necessary to influence local 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.

Pay:

Canvassing staff earn a base pay of $17.50 per hour, plus can earn 20% of what they raise over our minimum fundraising standard, giving staff the opportunity to earn more than $20 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 $17.50 to $22 per hour.

The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer.