Frontline Fundraiser - Direct Dialogue , Bi-lingual Telephone

Greenpeace stands for positive change through action.  We work on the issues we see as fundamental to the health of our planet and its inhabitants: climate change, ancient forests, oceans, sustainable agriculture, toxics and nuclear disarmament. 

Our environmental campaigns are characterized by our absolute commitment to independent action.  Greenpeace does not solicit funds from governments or corporations.  In fact, if we receive a large cheque from a company, we return it.  Our fierce independence allows us to take on polluters without fear of financial reprisals. 

Our supporters play a critical role in this work.  Every day our talented frontline fundraisers hit the streets, knock on doors and get on the phones with a passion to raise money for the important issues Greenpeace is working on.

Currently we are looking for people to join our frontline fundraising team to work as Direct Dialogue Fundraisers and as Bi-lingual Telephone Fundraisers.  We offer an exciting environment where you can work with other people who are helping to make a difference in the world.  

As a Greenpeace Direct Dialogue or Bi-lingual Telephone Fundraiser you will be provided with a training day to teach you the basics, you will be given written information about our campaigns and history, you will work in a team environment and you will be given regular campaign briefings. You will be responsible for your own level of knowledge, however the more you know the more capable you will be to answer questions at the door and on the phone.

The salary ranges from $9.73 – $16.71 per hour for new staff.  There are excellent benefits. Part-time and full-time positions are available in each program. Shifts are available Monday through Saturday.   Part-time employees work five to nine shifts every two weeks.   Full time employees work 10 shifts every two weeks.

As a Direct Dialogue Fundraiser you will approach members of the public to ask them to support Greenpeace through a monthly giving program. All fundraisers are paired with someone else each day. A Team leader oversees each team. They are there to motivate, guide, see to your safety and do minor administration. Almost all our work sites are accessible by public transit. The hours of work are: 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.   Positions are available in our Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal and Vancouver offices.

As a Bi-lingual Telephone Fundraiser you will make calls to French and English speaking Greenpeace donors and ask them strengthen their existing contributions, reactivate lapsed memberships and provide information about the organization’s activities.  The hours of work are: 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Positions are available in our downtown Toronto office.

Applicants should have:

• Strong communications skills in person and/or on the telephone;
• Ability to work well within a team and in a self-directed manner;
• Pleasant, clear manner in person and/or on the telephone;
• Persuasive, positive communication style;
• Understand and support Greenpeace’s goals and objectives;

Experience and success in telephone or one-to-one fundraising will be considered an asset. 

Bi-lingual fundraisers must be completely fluent in French and have a working knowledge of English.

If being a Direct Dialogue Fundraiser sounds like something that would interest you please visit our web-site at:  www.greenpeace.ca and  fill out the application on line as thoroughly as possible. It may take you a little time but we are trying to get as accurate a picture of you as possible. Please make sure you fill out the e-mail section on the application with the e-mail address you use most often.

If being a Bi-lingual Telephone Fundraiser sounds like something that would interest you please send a cover letter and resume to: barbara.lynch@yto.greenpeace.org.

Greenpeace provides excellent benefits, a great work environment and endeavors to maintain a diverse workplace.  This position is covered by the collective agreement with the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 343. We thank all applicants however, we will be contacting only those candidates who will be invited in for an interview.