Canvasser

Fund for the Public Interest; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Commuter benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Extensive training

Job summary

Fund for the Public Interest in Madison is hiring canvassers and field managers to educate the public about Wisconsin parks funding, raise critical funds, and boost visibility with local decision-makers. You will engage residents, build membership, and contribute to a civic nonprofit effort to protect public spaces.

This role offers leadership potential in the field, teamwork, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, commuter benefits, a 401(k) with

Qualifications

• Hard-working individuals with good communication skills.
• Passion for social change.
• Interest in nonprofit and policy work.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for social change

Job description

Work to Protect Wisconsin’s State Parks in Our Canvassing and Field Manager Positions

Our state parks are where we go to hike and fish, and where wildlife finds refuge. But after years of underfunding, they are falling apart – sewers are cracking, roads are collapsing and the parks are understaffed. With 20 million visitors each year, we’re loving our parks to death, and the state legislature just let an important conservation fund expire.

Wisconsin Environment is urging state leaders to prioritize parks funding when they come back in 2027. We’re hiring canvassers and field managers in our Madison office to educate the public about this issue, raise critical funds, and generate the visibility necessary to influence local decision-makers.

As a canvasser 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.

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 $15.00 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 $15.00 to $20 per hour.

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