Entry Level Nonprofit Canvasser for PBS & NPR - $19/hr

Donor Development Strategies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Subsidized healthcare/vision/dental

401(k) with employer contribution

Driving reimbursement at IRS Rate

Job summary

A community outreach organization in Pittsburgh is looking for Canvassers to support local public media. This role offers a $19/hr base pay plus potential bonuses, paid time off, and training. Canvassers will engage with the community to promote PBS programs, and no prior experience is required. Ideal candidates should enjoy talking to people and be able to work outdoors for long periods. Join us in making a difference in public media!.

Qualifications

• No experience required – we provide paid training.
• Ability to walk for 5+ hours outside every day.
• Ability to work a 1:00PM - 9:00PM schedule.

Responsibilities

• Connect with the community.
• Build community support for the PBS affiliate.
• Drive meaningful change.

Skills

Enjoy talking to people

Interest in fundraising

Value public media

Ability to work outdoors

Job description

Public Media Canvassers Wanted!

Do you value public media and the role it plays in our society? Join our team in saving PBS & NPR!Pittsburgh'smost trustworthy source of quality programming, WQED, needs your help to connect with the community. Your work will drive meaningful change!

Donor Development Strategies (DDS) and WQEDare looking for Canvassers to join our team and build community support for the PBS affiliate in your community!

Requirements:

• Enjoy talking to people
• Interested in fundraising for a great cause
• Value public media and community outreach
• Ability to walk for 5+ hours outside every day
• No experience required – we provide paid training
• Ability to work a 1:00PM - 9:00PM schedule

Benefits and Pay:

• $19/hr base pay.
• $100 potential weekly bonuses for FT staff.
• Paid Time Off provided
• Subsidized healthcare/vision/dental
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution
• Driving on the job is reimbursed at the IRS Rate.