Fundraiser
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Full-time and Part-time available (21-35 hours per week,7-hour shifts)
Wage: $20 an hour to start (not on commission)
Location: San Diego, CA
Description
Are you a leader? Do you have a passion for humanity? Have you been looking for a way to impact the world? Then we are here for you! Public Outreach is where you go to turn activism into a career.
We're a renowned fundraising consultancy that partners with world-class organizations to secure long-term, sustainable donations. We do this through engaging in meaningful dialogue with the public because we believe that real conversations ignite real change.
If you are looking for a career working with a myriad of people, look no further. Public Outreach does not discriminate. Our doors are open to all walks of life, and ensuring our staff is as diverse as possible is a top priority. Not only that, we deeply value our employees and their well-being. This is why we offer a higher-than-average hourly wage, an employee assistance program, and health benefits for you and your loved ones.
Requirements
- Strong command of the English language
- Ability and willingness to work on your feet for extended periods
- Comfortable working outdoors year-round, rain or shine
- Ability to reliably commute to fundraising sites throughout the city
- Access to a car is a bonus (we encourage team carpools!)
Qualifications
- Previous experience in fundraising management, running door-to-door campaigns, or volunteer organizations is a considerable asset
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and listening skills
- Genuine passion for social justice, humanitarian aid, and environmental protection
- Resilience and emotional maturity – able to handle rejection with positivity
- Confidence speaking with people from diverse backgrounds
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Overview of Job Duties
- Engage face-to-face with the public on behalf of respected non-profits
- Build rapport, listen actively, and tell compelling stories about our charity partners’ work
- Inspire individuals to become monthly donors
- Represent organizations dedicated to climate justice, equality, and humanitarian relief
- Participate in ongoing coaching and training to strengthen communication and leadership skills
- Work collaboratively with your team to meet daily and weekly fundraising goals
What We Offer
- Benefits after 6 months of consistent employment
- Paid time off
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Full-time, year-round, stable hours
- Ongoing coaching, leadership development, and skills training
- A fun, supportive, and inclusive team environment
- Meaningful work that directly funds change for climate action, conservation, and human rights
- Opportunities for advancement for fundraisers demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills
Why Should you Apply?
As a company, we are constantly evolving, so there’s always a place for new ideas and opportunities to quickly grow into management positions.
When you start at Public Outreach, you become part of an inclusive work environment, surrounded by supportive people. We welcome all diverse people into our already eclectic teams. We encourage People of Colour, Indigenous Peoples, people from the LGBTQ+ community, as well as people with Disabilities to APPLY! Accommodations will be made at the candidate's request during all aspects of the hiring and onboarding process.
