Canvasser - Environmental Campaign

The New York Public Interest Research Group is hiring full-time canvassers in Ithaca, NY, to support a campaign against climate change. The role involves engaging citizens and promoting environmental justice. Pay is $16.25 per hour with performance bonuses and benefits after 90 days. Candidates should be passionate about activism and have good communication skills. The position requires in-person work from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Get paid to make a difference!

New York Public Interest Research Group Fund (NYPIRG), the leading environmental organization in New York, is hiring passionate and motivated activists for a statewide campaign to protect the environment and public health by fighting against global warming and climate change.

Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time. Our 2025 campaign will prioritize holding big polluters accountable for the damages they’ve caused to our environment, climate and public health, as we move towards a fossil-free future.
• Earn $16.25 per hour
• Additional performance-based bonuses
• Rapid advancement opportunities for qualified individuals.
• Full-time hours: 2:00pm to 10:00pm, Monday - Friday
• Benefits include health coverage and paid vacation after 90 days.

Qualifications and Requirements:
• Energetic and ready to help grow a grassroots movement and stop climate change
• Desire to educate and engage citizens on campaigns like holding big polluters accountable
• Good communication skills
• Strong concern for environmental and social justice issues
• Prior campaign experience a plus

About NYPIRG:

The New York Public Interest Research Group Fund is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that advances important public interest issues through sophisticated grassroots organizing and advocacy, public education, and media exposure. Since 1976, NYPIRG has played a key role in fighting for more than 150 laws and executive orders that protect the environment and public health, safeguard consumers, improve public transportation, and foster open responsive government.

To apply, visit nypirg.org/outreach OR call (607) 258-2346

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.25 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:
• Commission pay
• Hourly pay
• Performance bonus

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person