Monday, May 6, 2019

Paid Summer Jobs for Activists

This summer, the Fund for the Public Interest is hiring paid campaign staff to go out and build public support for critical environmental and public health campaigns. In College Park, they are working with Environment Maryland to pass a statewide ban on plastic grocery bags! They will also work with MARYPIRG to protect public health by banning Round Up.

They are looking for staff who communicate well, are ready to work hard, and want to make positive social change! If you are interested in hearing more, you should fill out your info here!

Our staff gain first-hand experience in grassroots organizing, learn valuable communication skills, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of campaign actions including: running media events, petitioning, canvassing, fundraising, and writing letters to the editor, all while being paid as members of their staff. Their staff typically earn an average of $11-17/hour. If you're looking for a job this summer to have fun, gain skills, and make a difference you should fill out your information here!