Summer Environmental Campaign Position

The Fund for the Public Interest is hiring full-time canvassers and field managers in Boston, MA, for a summer campaign focused on protecting bees from harmful pesticides. Responsibilities include educating the public, fundraising, and developing advocacy skills. The role offers competitive pay ($18-$28/hour), benefits like health insurance and paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. Candidates should be passionate about social change and possess strong communication skills.
This summer, work to protect the bees in our canvassing and field manager positions.

Currently, almost a quarter of bumblebee species are at risk of going extinct, including the American bumblebee, which was once common in Massachusetts. A big reason for this are pesticides called neonics. And worse, seed companies are now coating seeds with these poisons. We know the chemical industry is working hard to keep these pesticides in use. That’s why in our Boston office, we're working to support a ban on seeds that are coated with these bee-killing pesticides.

In order to stop these seeds from being coated in bee-killing pesticides, we are hiring canvassers and field managers to educate the public about the issue, raise critical funds, and generate the visibility necessary to influence 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.

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

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: Staff earn a base pay between $18 and $28, plus staff can earn 20% of what they raise over our minimum standard, which means staff have the opportunity to earn over $20 per hour. Staff never earn less than minimum wage for the hours that they work. So, depending on performance, you could earn an average of between $18 to $30 per hour.

Pay: Average of $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

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

COVID-19: We take COVID-19 safety very seriously. Employees must follow our COVID safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boosted. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Commuter assistance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Compensation Package:
• Bonus opportunities
• Hourly pay

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person