Job Announcement

Posted 4/09/08

People For Puget Sound, a non-profit citizens' group working to protect and restore the health of Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits, seeks energetic and enthusiastic Canvass Specialists to help build our membership and annual giving programs.  As a constant “voice” for our organization, Canvass Specialists are an integral part of our staff raising grassroots support for local environmental issues and helping new members get involved with People For Puget Sound.

We offer a flexible, team-oriented environment for an individual with plenty of initiative and a passion for the environment.

Job Duties:

• Recruit new members, activists and volunteers through door-to-door canvassing
• Share educational messages about the Puget Sound ecosystem
• Data entry into membership database
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

• Passion for the environment

• Attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Comfortable asking people for money

• Outgoing

• Self-motivated

• Prior canvass experience encouraged but not required

Pay Rate: $9-$15/hr (rate varies depending on $$ raised each pay period)

To apply: Email a resume and cover letter to: Matt Lider ,Membership Manager

Feel free to call to follow up: 206.382.7007