Fundraiser - $20/hr Guaranteed - Great for Students & Creatives

Public Outreach Consultancy Inc; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training from day one

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible scheduling

Benefits after 3 months for full-time

Job summary

Public Outreach Consultancy Inc is hiring fundraisers in Newark, NJ to represent major nonprofit organizations working on humanitarian, environmental, and social justice campaigns. The role involves face-to-face outreach, inviting people to become monthly supporters, and working outdoors in community spaces.

No experience is required, and training starts day one. We offer an $20/hour starting rate with performance-based raises, flexible schedules, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort speaking with new people.
• Positive attitude and reliability.
• Interest in nonprofit or advocacy work.
• Ability to work outdoors and on their feet.

Responsibilities

• Raise funds through face-to-face outreach in community spaces and neighbourhoods.
• Speak with people about nonprofit campaigns and invite them to become monthly supporters.
• Engage with the public in energetic team environments and on their feet throughout the day.
• Represent major nonprofit organizations and ayudar to build lasting connections.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Outgoing personality

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Newark, NJ, US

We’re hiring fundraisers to represent major nonprofit organizations working on humanitarian, environmental, and social justice campaigns.

This role is especially popular with students and recent graduates, as well as people working in music, theatre, film, visual arts, and other creative fields.

It offers stable hourly income, meaningful work, and flexible scheduling while supporting important nonprofit causes.

No experience is required - we’re looking for outgoing people who enjoy talking with others and building connections.

$20/hour guaranteed to start (not commission)

Leadership growth opportunities with higher hourly pay, based on performance

Regular pay reviews and performance-based raises

Paid training from day one

Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Benefits after 3 months for full-time employees

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work supporting major humanitarian, environmental, and social justice organizations

Public Outreach strongly believes in promoting from within, with many members of our leadership team starting their careers in fundraising roles.

What the Job Involves

Our teams raise funds through face-to-face outreach with members of the public in community spaces and neighbourhoods.

Fundraisers speak with people about nonprofit campaigns and invite them to become monthly supporters.

Successful fundraisers often enjoy:

Talking with new people throughout the day

Working in energetic and supportive team environments

Active work that involves being outdoors and on their feet

This is a public-facing outreach role that involves speaking with members of the public throughout the day.

Schedule

We aim to provide schedules that allow team members to balance school, creative work, or other commitments.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates typically demonstrate:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Comfort speaking with new people

Positive attitude and reliability

Interest in nonprofit or advocacy work

Ability to work outdoors and on their feet

Experience in fundraising, customer service, hospitality, retail, advocacy, volunteering, activism, performance, or other public-facing roles is helpful - but not required.

Hiring Process

We are actively interviewing this week and looking for candidates who can start soon.

Successful applicants may begin paid training shortly after being hired.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Public Outreach is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.