Civil Rights & Social Justice Fundraiser - $20/hr + Bonuses $20/hour guaranteed + bonuses | Paid training | Denver Care about civil rights, equality, and standing up for people's freedoms? Turn that passion into work you can actually do every day. Public Outreach is hiring passionate, outgoing people to join our Denver fundraising team and represent leading nonprofit organizations working to protect civil rights and create meaningful social change. No fundraising experience is required. We'll teach you how to fundraise. We're looking for people who already care. WHAT YOU'LL DO This is face-to-face fundraising. You'll work alongside a team in public spaces throughout the Denver area, starting conversations about important civil-rights and social-impact campaigns. You'll: • Approach and speak with people from all walks of life • Talk about civil rights, equality, and social justice • Explain important issues in a clear, human way • Share how nonprofit organizations are working to protect people's rights • Inspire people to take action by becoming monthly donors • Work toward individual and team fundraising goals • Receive regular coaching and support from experienced leaders This isn't petitioning or volunteer work. You'll be asking people directly to financially support nonprofit organizations through monthly donations. THE ISSUES YOU MAY WORK ON Depending on your campaign, your conversations may involve: • Civil rights and civil liberties • Racial justice and equality • LGBTQ+ rights • Reproductive freedom • Voting rights • Immigrant and refugee rights • Freedom of speech and expression • Privacy and individual freedoms • Protecting people from discrimination • Other human-rights and social-justice issues Campaign assignments can change over time, but the purpose remains similar - helping nonprofit organizations build the public support they need to continue their work. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE AN EXPERT You don't need a nonprofit background. You don't need a political science degree. And you definitely don't need to know everything about every issue. We'll provide paid training on the campaign you're representing and teach you how to fundraise. We're looking for people who: • Care about civil rights, equality, or social justice • Pay attention to what's happening in their communities and the world • Enjoy meeting and talking with new people • Can communicate serious issues with empathy • Are comfortable hearing different perspectives • Can stay positive after hearing "no" • Are open to feedback and coaching • Are motivated by goals • Want work connected to something meaningful Experience in advocacy, volunteering, community organizing, theatre, hospitality, education, customer service, fundraising, canvassing, or sales can translate especially well - but isn't required. THE REALITY OF FUNDRAISING Caring about the cause is important. So is being comfortable asking people to support it. You'll approach people you don't know, start conversations, and eventually ask them to become monthly donors. Some people will stop and listen. Some won't. You'll hear "no" regularly. You'll need to reset, stay positive, and confidently start the next conversation. We'll provide paid training, regular coaching, and support from your team. Your hourly wage is guaranteed. Your results still matter. PAY & BENEFITS • $20/hour guaranteed base pay • Performance-based bonuses on top of your hourly wage • Paid training from day one • Full-time and part-time opportunities • Regular coaching and professional development • Opportunities to grow into training and leadership • Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees and their families after 3 months • Paid time off • Employee Assistance Program This is not commission-only work. Your $20/hour base wage is guaranteed. SCHEDULE & LOCATION Our Denver fundraising shifts typically run: • Tuesday to Thursday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Friday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM You must be available for at least 3 full shifts per week. You'll work with your team at fundraising locations throughout the Denver area. This is active, public-facing work. Expect to spend much of your shift outdoors, walking, standing, and speaking with people. BEFORE YOU APPLY Please make sure you: • Are 18 or older • Are legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship • Can commit to at least 3 full shifts per week • Can reliably get yourself to work locations throughout the Denver area • Are comfortable working outdoors and being active throughout your shift • Are comfortable approaching and speaking with strangers • Can communicate confidently in English • Are comfortable asking people to become monthly donors • Are willing to receive coaching and work toward fundraising goals COME AS YOU ARE We want Public Outreach to be a workplace where people can genuinely be themselves. Our teams include members of the LGBTQ+ community, and creating an environment where people feel safe, respected, supported, and welcome matters to us. Queer, trans, and applicants from underrepresented communities are welcome here. Bring your personality, your perspective, and a willingness to learn. ABOUT PUBLIC OUTREACH Public Outreach partners with nonprofit organizations to build sustainable support for causes that matter. Our fundraisers work directly with the public to raise awareness, inspire action, and turn meaningful conversations into long-term support. If you're looking for work where your voice, resilience, and ability to connect with people can support causes you genuinely care about, we'd love to meet you. Public Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.