About the role#
Public Outreach Fundraising is hiring fundraisers to represent major nonprofit organizations. You will work on humanitarian, environmental, and social justice campaigns. This role provides a guaranteed hourly wage and offers opportunities for leadership growth based on performance. We offer paid training from your first day and benefits for full-time employees after three months.
What you'll do#
- Represent nonprofit organizations through face-to-face outreach in community spaces and neighborhoods.
- Speak with members of the public about current nonprofit campaigns.
- Invite people to become monthly supporters.
- Engage with new people throughout the day in an active, outdoor environment.
What you'll need#
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfort speaking with new people.
- A positive attitude and reliability.
- An interest in nonprofit or advocacy work.
- The ability to work outdoors and on your feet.
- While not required, experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, performance, or advocacy is helpful.
- We welcome students and graduates from majors including Communications, Sociology, Political Science, and Business Administration.
Location & details#
- Location: Newark, New Jersey.
- This is an on-site, full-time position.
- Hiring is on a rolling basis.
About Public Outreach Fundraising
Public Outreach Fundraising is a fundraising and marketing agency that serves charities and nonprofits. Founded in 2002, the firm maintains offices across Canada and the United States. It employs 674 people and operates as a partnership. The agency focuses on donor acquisition, donor engagement, and creative brand strategy through channels like digital campaigns, telemarketing, and face-to-face fundraising.
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