Membership Acquisition, Door to Door Canvasser

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Ecology Action Centre Full time

Job Posting
- Membership Acquisition, Door to Door Canvasser (4-8 positions)

**VALUING LIVED EXPERIENCES**

EAC’s vision is of a just and vibrant world of respect, belonging and ecological resilience. As a team we are working to decolonize, further equity and dismantle the harmful systems at the root of the interconnected crises of environment and justice that we tackle every day. We strive to bring an equity lens to all that we do including by building a strong and diverse team.

**ABOUT US**

The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is a fierce and creative environmental charity based in Mi’kma’ki/Nova Scotia. Since 1971, we have proudly tackled critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. Grounded in community, we act as a watchdog, convenor, mobilizer and incubator, taking a holistic approach to the environment and the creation of a just and vibrant world.

We strive to promote a diverse and inclusive organizational culture that emphasizes collaboration, caring, quality work, and real impact. We value our members, volunteers, employees, and partners and strive to create a space of respect, belonging and resilience.

We have a team of passionate and determined people who share ideas and inspire others to create systemic change in the face of urgent, complex environmental issues.

**ABOUT YOU**

Your enthusiasm and strong communication skills enable you to quickly build rapport with people and create genuine connections, grasping what’s important to potential donors in order to successfully communicate the benefit of monthly membership. Your resiliency and ability to bounce back when things don’t go as planned will ensure your success in this role. You have an interest in the charitable sector, learning about environmental conservation and climate change issues and want to work at a local organization, rooted in community, while educating and encouraging people to help build a healthier and more sustainable world.

**WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY**

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- A strong interest and passion for the health of our environment
- Exemplary communication skills and ability to relate to people face-to-face
- Ability to build rapport and resiliency to deal with rejection without becoming discouraged
- Positive attitude, professional, self-driven and a willingness to learn
- Being reliable and flexible to work evenings and some weekends
- Ability to travel extensively, work outdoors, walk and stand for long periods
- Background in sales and/or customer service with a proven track record of meeting individual gaols, fundraising or sales quotas
- Previous work experience as a canvasser and/or interest in developing a career in fundraising is beneficial
- Some education in communications, journalism, marketing is considered an asset

Other skills and experience considered an asset:

- Willingness to travel in NS and reliable transportation is need

**If you possess exceptional leadership skills, we invite you to share your expertise with us. We are currently seeking a talented individual to join us as the lead canvasser.**

**TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- Full-time, flexible hours 4-day work week (Fridays off-totaling 30/week with some flexibility in the workday
- $20.67 per hour
- 6-month contract
- Estimate start date
- April 29th

**TO APPLY**

We thank everyone who applied; however, we will only be contacting those who will be interviewed.

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