Stop Microplastic Pollution with WashPIRG at Fund for the… · Seattle

Work to Reduce Plastic Pollution in our Canvassing and Field Manager Positions

Plastic pollution is littering our beaches, injuring wildlife, and threatening our health. An often overlooked source of this pollution are the tiny plastic pellets used to manufacture plastic products. Each year, millions of these pellets get spilled or intentionally dumped into our waterways.

US PIRG is working to make dumping and spilling these plastic pellets illegal. We are hiring canvassers and field managers in our Seattle office to educate the public about the issue, raise critical funds, and generate the visibility necessary to influence decision-makers.

As a canvasser you will:

• Educate and engage citizens on a campaign to make real change on pressing environmental and public interest issues
• Develop essential communication and political advocacy skills
• Build membership and raise money for nonprofit groups in your community
• Earn leadership opportunities, supervising and managing staff in the field
• Gain the experience and connections needed to launch your career in nonprofit and policy work

We are looking for:

• We are seeking hard-working individuals with good communication skills and a passion for social change.

How to apply:

If you are a college graduate, we are also hiring for career positions. To learn more and apply online, visit .

Jobs Available in Multiple Locations!

Boston, MA Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC Chapel Hill, NC,* Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO Seattle, WA Portland, OR, Oakland, CA* Santa Cruz, CA

Benefits*:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Commuter benefit program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off**
• Excellent training program
• Opportunities for advancement

*Eligibility for benefits depends on your position, location, duration of employment, and other factors.

**Canvassers accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Canvassers cannot draw upon accrued paid sick leave until after being on staff for 90 calendar days. Employees may only carry over 72 hours of paid sick leave from year to year. Full-time year-round canvassers accrue paid vacation at the rate of one paid vacation day per every 372 hours (approximately 48 days) worked; however, canvassers are not eligible to use accrued paid vacation days until after they complete 1,860 hours (approximately 240 days) of full-time canvassing. Eligible canvassers may accrue up to a maximum of 20 paid vacation days.

Pay:

Canvassing staff earn a base pay of $21.30 per hour, plus can earn 20% of what they raise over our minimum fundraising standard, giving staff the opportunity to earn more than $25 per hour. Staff never earn less than minimum wage for the hours that they work. Depending on performance and location, canvassers earn an average of between $21.30 to $27 per hour.

The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $21.30 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98113 (Required)

Work Location: In person