Summer Campaign Jobs with Environment Maine to Protect Wildlife

Environment Maine is hiring full-time canvassers and field managers in Portland, ME, for a summer campaign focused on wildlife protection. The roles involve educating the public, fundraising, and developing advocacy skills. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a passion for social change. Pay ranges from $16.75 to $20.00 per hour, with benefits including health insurance and paid time off. This position requires in-person work.
Work to Protect Wildlife and Save Lives in Our Canvassing and Field Manager Positions


Maine is home to incredible wildlife, like elk, bobcats, and black bears. But, too many are injured and killed trying to cross our roads. We need to do more to prevent injuries, death, and property damage caused by these collisions. Environment America is calling on our state to fund wildlife crossings like bridges, tunnels, and fences to give wildlife a safe place to cross our highways.


We’re hiring canvassers and field managers in our Portland office to educate the public about this issue, raise critical funds, and generate the visibility necessary to influence local decision-makers.


As a canvasser this summer 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. We are hiring full-time staff only.

How to apply:


If you are a college graduate, we are also hiring for career positions. To learn more and apply online, visit https://jobs.publicinterestnetwork.org/fund.


Jobs Available in Multiple Locations!


Portland, ME Boston, MA Amherst, MA New Brunswick, NJ Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA Washington, DC Chapel Hill, NC Atlanta, GA Ann Arbor, MI Minneapolis, MN Madison, WI Chicago, IL Austin, TX Denver, CO Seattle, WA Portland, OR Eugene, OR Oakland, CA Santa Cruz, CA Santa Barbara, CA San Diego, 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.


Pay:


Canvassing staff earn a base pay of $16.75, plus can earn 20% of what they raise over our minimum fundraising standard, giving staff the opportunity to earn more than $20 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 $16.75 to $20.00 per hour.


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


Job Types: Full-time, Temporary


Pay: $16.75 - $20.00 per hour


Benefits:



401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Education:



High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:



Portland, ME 04101 (Required)

Work Location: In person