Canvasser Jobs Work to Defend the Environment - Seattle
Location: Seattle, WA
Employer: Grassroots Team
Canvassing Job Summary
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. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys sales, customer service, and engaging people in conversations on important issues. This is a great position for those who are looking for a less traditional work environment, not sitting in a cubicle, but working on their feet, using their voices, and taking action in the community.
Responsibilities
This is what you'll be a part of:
A meaningful role working with a nonprofit to defend the environment
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 advanced training program at all levels
You do not need experience in canvassing or fundraising. You will be walking through communities and neighborhoods 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. 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. Please do not apply if you have not fully read the job description and do not think you’d be a great fit.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 1 PM to 9 PM
Qualifications
About you. You want to work somewhere that shares your values, rewards great work, provides you with a fast track to career advancement, and is open to new ideas. Above all else, you believe that when people come together, we can change the course of history. You have a passion for non-profits and a heightened entrepreneurial spirit. More specifically, you:
Have strong communication skills, a good work ethic, and a passion for the environment
Are able to work within a team, receive feedback, and work independently
Previous canvassing, sales, non-profit, customer service, or political campaign experience preferred but not required
Must be willing and able to approach members of the public at their place of residence in a fast paced environment, and cover a large territory each day
Must be able to meet weekly and monthly fundraising standards and quotas
Are comfortable walking for long periods of time
Bilingual is a plus
Growth Opportunities: Grassroots Team is quickly expanding, we are preparing to open more Offices this year. We currently have various leadership positions available with opportunities to advance to field management or director roles, must be geo-flexible.
Pay and Benefits
This is our compensation package:
Base Pay: $21.69
Training Pay: $20.00
You can earn hourly raises up to 3/hr with promotions up to Field Manager
Additionally, you can get promoted to our salaried Director positions ranging $67,725 to $70,000
Bonus System: You can earn anywhere between $25 - $450 + in our bonus system per week, and this is uncapped for those who go above and beyond
Medical, dental, vision, and 401-K retirement plan after 90 days of employment
Paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal leave and paid Holidays (after 20 shifts)
Opportunities for rapid advancement to Field Manager, Field Director, Canvass Director with industry leading training and pay at each position
$450 referral bonus for canvassers
About Grassroots Team
Grassroots Team is the community mobilization organization for progressive groups. We raise public consciousness and funds in the fight for immigrant rights, and a healthy environment, and thriving economy that includes everyone.
Grassroots Team is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, women, and individuals with disabilities.