Entry Level - Kick Start Your Non-Profit Career - DC

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! ONLY A PASSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS!

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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, Amnesty International of the USA. We work together to fight for human rights, stand up to the gun lobby, and stop public health crises caused by the erosion of women’s reproductive rights and the crisis at the border. 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.

Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

This is our compensation package:

• Base Pay: $20.50
• 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
• 1st year up to 25 days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for rapid advancement to Field Manager, Field Director, 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 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.

Grassroots Team is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, women, and individuals with disabilities.