Working at Grassroots Team

Our teams are directly connected to the work our partners do and they know that their impact is our impact.

Our work is led by deep passion for social movements, societal shifts, and historical moments. We’re led by integrity, precision focus on quality, equitable training and development, and an exciting journey for individuals who want to get started making a difference.

This is our moment. Grassroots Team is working to bring people together to support some of the nation's most effective organizations. From advocating for immigrants detained in unsanitary detention centers during the pandemic to the crisis response to police and gun violence, and fighting for racial, social, and environmental justice — it’s time for us to work together to change the course of history.

Join the fundraising canvassing organization with industry leading living wages and benefits across the board, dedication to the best training and development from the ground up, and precision focus on building sustainable and lasting power.

More specifically, you:

• Have strong communication skills, a good work ethic, and a passion for human rights

• Are able to work within a team, receive feedback, and work independently

• Previous canvasser, sales, non-profit, customer service, activist job, political campaign experience preferred

• Must be willing and able to approach members of the public at their place of residence in a fast paced environment, and cover a large territory each day

• Must be able to meet weekly and monthly performance standards

• Are comfortable walking for long periods of time and commuting to your assigned area

• Bilingual speaking is a plus

Growth Opportunities:

Grassroots Team is quickly expanding, we are preparing to open more offices and launch new campaigns this year. We currently have various leadership positions available with opportunities to advance to field management or director roles, must be geo-flexible.

Pay and Benefits:

• $18.00 to $25.00 per hour + uncapped performance based bonuses depending on location for Field Representatives. All candidates start at this position, but can advance rapidly through our training program, and we strive to promote from within.

• New trainers are paid $1.00 above base pay, and Field Managers $3.00 above base pay.

• Competitive and leading compensation for Field Directors and Canvass Directors: $55,000 - $75,000 annually depending on experience and seniority, plus canvassing and campaign bonus structure.

• Health insurance and 401-K after 90 days

• Paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal leave after 20 days

Grassroots Team is the community mobilization organization for progressive groups like Amnesty International USA and Greenpeace USA,. We raise public consciousness and funds in the fight for immigrant rights, voting rights, environmental justice, reproductive rights, and end to gun violence, and all social justices. 

Grassroots Team isn’t just an equal opportunity employer. We are actively seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to support the incredible diversity of grassroots organizing across the country. GT does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a veteran, or any other characteristics. 

As a member of the Professional Face-to-Face Fundraising Association (PFFA), our organization adheres to the PFFA Code of Conduct and all requirements stated therein. We commit to the ethical, effective, and sustainable practice of face-to-face fundraising, as well as equitable, diverse and inclusive hiring, training and work place support practices for our staff, contractors and agency relationships. Further, we confirm that all positions, regardless of status, are paid positions and are not offered on a volunteer basis.