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The Fund for the Public Interest is seeking hard-working individuals with great communication skills and a passion for social change to fill our campaign staff and Field Manager positions across the country this year.
Our Mission:
The Trump administration and some leaders in Congress are pursuing an agenda that puts our environment and everyday people at risk. This year the Fund is running nationwide campaigns to defend our most important environmental protections and public health. To tackle climate change and ensure that our live-saving medicines remain effective, it won't be enough to be right or have a great argument. To get decision makers to do the right thing, you need hundreds, thousands, sometimes millions of people to make their voices heard through petitions, emails, small donations, and meetings. Change takes people power and the Fund builds that power. For more than 30 years, we've helped to win campaigns and build resources for the nation's top public interest and environmental organizations, including Environment America and USPIRG.
Job Description:
Currently, we have paid Canvasser and Field Manager positions open in Chapel Hill. These are full-time at an average of $10-$15/hr.
Responsibilities:
Help the directors launch the campaign and build a team of staff this fall
Build membership and raise money for environmental and social change organizations
Educate and engage citizens on pressing issues
Recruit, train and manage a team of staff in the office and in the field
Meet with the directors each week to evaluate progress and provide input on hiring decisions, goals and priorities
While on staff, you will gain knowledge of pressing issues facing our country, learn how to effectively generate public support to influence decision makers, and obtain a firm understanding of the political process.
Why Apply?
You should apply if you want to...
Make a real difference on important environmental and social issues
Get experience with grassroots mobilization and fundraising
Gain the skills and connections needed to launch a career in non-profit, political, or grassroots organizing
Earn an average of $10-$15/hr this year, 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 environmental and social change
Excellent communication skills
Strong work ethic
Previous experience with staff management or leadership may improve candidacy.
Job Type: Full-time, part-time, salaries & benefits and internships.
To apply or find out more, call us at (919) 933-9994 or fill out an interest form at: http://fundforthepublicinterest.org/apply.html?lcl=CHAP
