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The Fund for the Public Interest is seeking hard-working individuals with good communication skills and a passion for social change to fill citizen outreach and field manager positions across the country this summer.
If you are looking to make a difference working to protect the environment and public health, gain real-world work experience, make money, and work with great people, then this is the job for you. The skills and experience you will gain in one summer are great resume-builders and will last far beyond the summer you spend with us.
Our Mission:
The Fund for the Public Interest is a national, nonprofit organization that runs campaigns for Americas leading environmental and social change organizations, such as Environment America. We launched the Fund in 1982 to help find ways to engage people on the most pressing problems of our day and turn that support into solutions. By having face-to-face, one-on-one conversations we give thousands, sometimes millions of people the opportunity for their voices to be heard through petitions, emails, small donations and meetings. Thats people power, and thats what it takes to make change.
This summer, we will be working with U.S. PIRG and Environment America to stand up to polluters, tackle global warming and keep pesticides out of our food supply.
Job Description:
We currently have paid canvasser and field manager positions open in 25+ cities across the country. These are full-time summer positions available from May through August at an average of $550 to $750 per week.
As a canvasser you will:
Educate and engage citizens on pressing equality issues.
Build membership and raise money for environmental and social change groups.
Track funds raised, campaign goals met and new members identified while canvassing.
As a field manager, in addition to canvassing every day, you will:
Help the directors launch the campaign and build a team of staff this summer.
Recruit, train and manage a team of staff in the office and in the field.
Develop the strategy to meet or exceed the campaigns goals for fundraising and membership identification.
Meet with the directors each week to evaluate progress and provide input on hiring decisions, goals and priorities.
You will also have the opportunity to organize press conferences and build coalitions with other nonprofit organizations. While on staff, you will gain knowledge of pressing concerns facing our country, learn how to effectively generate public support, and obtain a firm understanding of the political process.
Why Apply?
Whether youre starting a career in politics or looking for an opportunity to gain communication and leadership experience, working in a summer canvass office allows you to learn skills youll need to be successful well into the future. You should apply if you want to¦
Make a real difference on these issues.
Get experience with grassroots mobilization, fundraising and working with the media.
Gain the skills and experiences needed to launch a career in nonprofit, political or grassroots organizing.
Earn an average of $6,000 to $9,000 this summer working for something you believe in.
Build long-lasting relationships with a team of people from all across the country who share your interests and concerns on important issues.
Qualifications
Passion for social change.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong work ethic.
Previous experience with staff management or leadership may improve candidacy.
Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.
To apply, call (202) 461-3839 or send your contact information through this link: https://fundforthepublicinterest.org/apply-now.html?lcl=WASH&utmsource=Craigslist&utmcampaign=text
