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Canvasser - New York, California, Washington DC

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New York, NY, United States
Full-time

Summary   Our canvassers persuade the general public to support Amnesty International USA’s (AIUSA) mission. Canvassers work in public spaces informing people about our work and inspiring them to support us as members.  

This is a full-time paid position working directly for AIUSA.  Opportunities for advancement are available.  Base pay starts at $13/hr for the first 2 weeks of training, after 2 weeks $15/hr, and after 6 months $17/hr. Team leaders can make up to $37.5K annually.  

Responsibilities

  • Distribute information about Amnesty International’s mission.
  • Represent a positive image of AIUSA to the public.

  Requirements   Education and Experience:

  • Roles requiring strong communication skills a plus. 
  • Sales experience good, but not required.

  Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Positive energy and attitude
  • Interest/ passion for human rights issues and AIUSA’s mission
  • Motivated and driven

  To Apply   Send an e-mail to one of the addresses below with 'Canvasser Application' as the subject line. Include a resume in the body of your email and a short (no more than 1 paragraph) introduction to yourself and why you think you would be a good fit.  Please be sure to include a current phone number and email.  Successful applicants will be contacted within 2-3 days.     

New York City:  

https://www.campaign-jobs.com/jobdescription?adid=&pos=a0qo0000003R0UDAA0&src=md&k=Human_Rights_Campaign_Job

DC:

https://www.campaign-jobs.com/jobdescription?adid=&pos=a0qo0000002UoRYAA0&k=Human_Rights_Campaign_Job


San Francisco - Bay Area, CA:  Send application to Edwina [email protected] 

Los Angeles, CA:   Send application to Mario [email protected]
Denver, CO:    Send application to Kelly [email protected]
   

Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/amnesty-international-usa 


Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Women, People of Color, LGBTQIA individuals, and other historically disenfranchised populations are encouraged to apply.   Do not apply through the "APPLY FOR THIS ROLE" link below

Organization Info

Amnesty International USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Founded: 
1992
About Us
Mission: 

Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights.

We work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. Currently the world’s largest grassroots human rights organization, we investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilize the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. We received the Nobel Peace Prize for our life-saving work.

Amnesty International USA is the US National section of Amnesty International.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 13 2017
Active Until: 
Nov 13 2017
Hiring Organization: 
Amnesty International USA
industry: 
Nonprofit