Environmental Campaign Assistant Director

OverviewWe're hiring and training Canvass Directors to make an impact on important problems such as protecting wildlife and wild places, reducing plastic waste, and ensuring clean air and water. Directors and their staff build public support through one-on-one, face-to-face conversations on America's front doorsteps to educate, engage and mobilize people for lasting change. This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance. We have immediate positions available as well as positions starting throughout the year.ResponsibilitiesEducate and engage the public on campaigns like protecting wildlife and the outdoors, reducing single-use plastics, and stopping electronic waste.Build support and fundraise for leading nonprofit groups working on these issues, including Environment America and PIRG.Hire, train and manage your own team.Work at the most effective citizen outreach operation in the country, raising funds and mobilizing people across campaigns in multiple states.QualificationsWe are looking for candidates who have leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a drive to make lasting, positive change on important issues. Canvass Directors should be able to work independently, exercise good judgment, and meet office staffing, campaign and fieldwork goals.TrainingWe offer an excellent training program that starts with hands-on work in an existing canvass office, plus classroom-style training on social change concepts and skills. Throughout the year, new and experienced canvass directors may participate in advanced trainings on staff management, canvassing, campaign strategy, and other skills.LocationsDirectors may work on campaigns almost anywhere in the country, with geographic flexibility required. Location preferences are considered for placements. Current campaigns are active in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Minnesota, Texas, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and California.Pay and BenefitsThe target annual compensation for this position is $38,250-$53,750, depending on position and location. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid sick time, vacation time, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, long-term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer ongoing training and opportunities for advancement.ApplyApply online here.Why work with us?Check out 10 reasons at https://fundforthepublicinterest.org/canvass-directorAbout Fund for the Public InterestFund for the Public Interest is a national nonprofit tackling environmental and public interest problems through building public support for solutions. We partner with leading groups, have raised over $700 million, run hundreds of campaigns, and operate in all 50 states, mobilizing millions of people from diverse backgrounds to take action.Our Mission and ValuesFund for the Public Interest is guided by a vision of a better world, strategic approaches to social change, and core values. Learn more at https://fundforthepublicinterest.org/core-values.Please do not use AI to help draft your cover letter or responses to our application questions. We want to know how you think and write.Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.J-18808-Ljbffr