Entry Level Canvasser - Kick Start Your Non Profit Career - Denver

Location: Denver, CO

Employer: Grassroots Team

Campaign Job Summary

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! ONLY A PASSION FOR GREAT CAUSES!

$20-$30 / hour

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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 ready to get our feet wet and get in the field to make a meaningful impact? Are you looking for a fundraising advocacy role to work for awesome causes like human rights and protecting our planet? Do you enjoy working in the community and engaging people in conversations on important issues? This is your moment to get involved.

Grassroots Team is working to bring people together to support the world’s most effective advocacy organizations. We work on behalf of amazing organizations like Amnesty International of the USA and Greenpeace USA - bringing people together to support their missions of making the world a better place.

Responsibilities

• Hours: Weekdays 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Canvass in teams in designated public areas to fundraise for NGO's
• Engage with people and provide information about our partner's campaign
• Explain the benefits of our offerings and answer any questions or concerns
• Collect contact information from interested individuals for follow-up
• Attend team meetings and provide feedback on community responses
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions

Qualifications

This is what you'll be a part of:

• A meaningful role working on behalf of nonprofits for social and environmental 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!

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. Additionally, you must be comfortable standing on your feet at community events, coffee shops, and other public gathering spaces. You will be raising money, support, and memberships for some of the best nonprofit groups in the world today.

Pay and Benefits

This is our compensation package:

• Base Pay: $21.81
• Full Time Canvassers who meet our weekly standard earn at least $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

About Grassroots Team

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. If you are passionate about sales, enjoy working with people, and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company, we encourage you to apply for the position of Canvasser.

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