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

Location
Arlington, VA, US
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
Up to $20

About this role

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

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.


Pay & Benefits

  • $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.

If you're looking for meaningful work with guaranteed hourly pay that supports important nonprofit campaigns, apply today.


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.

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Top Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health benefits