Animal Welfare Advocate - $20/hr Guaranteed + Bonuses

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Animal Welfare Advocate - $20/hr Guaranteed + Bonuses 4 days ago Requisition ID: 1546 Animal Welfare Advocate - $20/hr Guaranteed + Bonuses $20/hr guaranteed + daily bonus opportunities | 21-35 hours/week | Los Angeles | Paid training Love animals? Put that passion to work. We're growing our fundraising team and looking for outgoing, motivated people who care about animals and want their work to have an impact. You'll work face-to-face with the public, starting conversations about animal welfare and inspiring people to become monthly donors supporting important nonprofit work. No fundraising experience is required. We'll teach you how to fundraise. You bring the personality, resilience, curiosity, and willingness to learn. What You'll Actually Do This is an active, people-facing job. You'll spend your shifts working with a fundraising partner or team throughout Los Angeles. You'll approach members of the public, start conversations, explain the campaign you're representing, answer questions, and ask people to become monthly supporters. You'll learn how to: Start conversations confidently with strangers Talk about animal welfare in an engaging and respectful way Tell compelling stories Ask directly for support Handle questions and objections Work toward clear fundraising goals Apply coaching and improve your approach Fair warning: this isn't a desk job. You'll spend much of your shift outdoors, walking, standing, and talking with people. Some conversations will be great. Some people won't be interested. You'll hear "no." The people who do well here learn to reset quickly, stay positive, and keep going. $20/hr Guaranteed - This Isn't Commission-Only Work Your $20/hour starting wage is guaranteed. You'll also have opportunities to earn daily performance bonuses on top of your hourly wage. We provide paid training, regular coaching, and support from experienced team leaders. Fundraising is goal-oriented work, so you'll also be expected to apply feedback, remain reliable, and work toward clear performance goals. If you like challenging yourself, getting better at something, and seeing your results improve, you may really enjoy fundraising. Turn Your Passion for Animals Into Action The nonprofit campaigns our teams represent work on important animal welfare issues. Depending on the campaign and current priorities, that can include work connected to: Preventing animal cruelty and suffering Protecting companion animals Helping animals affected by disasters Improving conditions for farmed animals Protecting wildlife and habitats Ending harmful practices involving animals Public education and advocacy Creating long-term change for animals You don't need to already be an animal welfare expert. You do need to care, be willing to learn, and feel comfortable discussing these issues with people from many different backgrounds. $20/hour guaranteed starting wage Daily performance bonus opportunities Regular pay reviews Paid training from day one Approximately 21-35 hours per week Full-time and part-time opportunities Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees and their families after 3 months Paid time off Employee Assistance Program Opportunities to advance into training and leadership Schedule Team members must be able to commit to at least 3 complete 7-hour shifts per week (21 hours minimum). Current shifts generally include: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM 12:00 PM-7:00 PM Our teams work at changing outreach locations throughout Los Angeles. You'll need to reliably get to your team's meeting point and be comfortable travelling with your team to different fundraising locations. You Might Be Great at This If... You're someone who: Genuinely cares about animals Likes meeting and talking with new people Communicates confidently Is comfortable starting conversations with strangers Likes goals and seeing yourself improve Is reliable and open to feedback Would rather be active than sit behind a desk all day Experience in animal welfare, shelters or rescues, advocacy, hospitality, retail, customer service, theatre or performance, sales, fundraising, community organizing, education, or other public-facing work can translate really well. But experience isn't required. Come As You Are We want people to feel comfortable being themselves at work. Our teams include members of the LGBTQ+ community, and queer and trans applicants are welcome here. We encourage applications from people with different identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Discrimination, harassment, homophobia, transphobia, racism, and other forms of disrespect have no place on our teams. Before You Apply You must: Be 18+ Be legally authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship Be able to work at least 3 complete 7-hour shifts each week Be comfortable working outdoors, walking, and standing Be comfortable approaching and speaking with members of the public Be able to reliably travel to team meeting points and fundraising locations throughout Los Angeles Communicate confidently in English Be comfortable receiving coaching and working toward fundraising goals

Selected applicants will receive an invitation by email and text to meet our team and learn more about the role. Successful candidates may begin paid training shortly after completing the interview process. Want to see our team in action? Instagram: @POUSAWEST Public Outreach partners with nonprofit organizations to build sustainable support for causes that matter. Our professional fundraisers work directly with the public to inspire long-term support for nonprofit campaigns. Public Outreach is 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.