Summer Jobs with Environment Illinois

Environment Illinois is hiring full-time canvassers and field managers in Chicago to protect wetlands by educating the public and raising funds. Candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for social change. The position offers leadership opportunities and benefits including health insurance and paid time off. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $22 per hour based on performance.
Work to Protect Illinois’ Wetlands in Our Canvassing and Field Manager Positions


Our wetlands are special places, home to migrating birds, turtles and chorus frogs. They also keep our water clean, filtering out pollutants before they reach drinking water sources like Lake Michigan. Unfortunately only 10% of our wetlands remain, and those wetlands don’t have enough protection.


Environment Illinois is calling for comprehensive protections of all our wetlands. We’re hiring canvassers and field managers in our Chicago 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, Washington, DC Chapel Hill, NC,* Ann Arbor, MI Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL, 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 $17.50 per hour, 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 $17.50 to $22 per hour.


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


Job Types: Full-time, Temporary


Pay: $17.50 - $22.00 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 (Required)

Ability to Commute:



Chicago, IL 60654 (Required)

Work Location: In person