Job Description – Community Leader

The purpose of this role is to educate the public about Greenpeace’s work and to increase Greenpeace’s financial resources by recruiting new supporters. This is a very fulfilling role as you are actually able to get out there and see the difference you are making to the public’s opinion of Greenpeace.

Part time position

2 – 3 days per week (flexible). Hours can be adjusted to suit your schedule but you will normally be expected to work at least 2-3 days/week from 9 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Some weekend work may be rostered.

Location

• We usually have Community Leader teams in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Hawkes Bay & Dunedin.
• Our national office is in Mt Eden, Auckland and we have a political advisor in Wellington.

Why this job is important to Greenpeace?

This job is a very important role for Greenpeace NZ as we are a not-for-profit organisation. To maintain our independence Greenpeace does not accept any funding from governments or corporations so we rely entirely on donations from individuals to keep our campaigns running.

Job benefits

• Working for a cause you believe in
• Working directly for Greenpeace NZ – no agencies involved!
• Good hourly rates and bonus scheme
• Working with other like minded, passionate individuals in a fun, supportive team environment
• Knowing that you are part of a team and organisation working towards a more sustainable world

Skills and experience required

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Ideally candidates would have direct selling experience and a passion for the environment.

Applicants would also be

• Outgoing, positive and enjoy listening and talking to a variety of people and have an ability to easily build rapport with a diverse range of people
• Confident in a sales interaction, have excellent communication skills and have the enthusiasm and motivation to promote our organisation
• Able to reach fundraising targets and handle knock-backs or objections

Responsibilities include

• Developing an understanding of the environmental issues on Greenpeace campaigns and presenting this information to the public in a clear and interesting way
• Meeting the set fundraising targets (the number of new supporters to be recruited weekly)
• Adhering to Greenpeace Policies & Protocols

Training and support

New outreach campaigners are given an initial one day training. We provide information about Greenpeace and our work and key information for the job. On your first few days, you will be working with an experienced fundraiser to help you out with any problems you may come across while you’re still learning. We also have ongoing training and you will be kept up-to-date with current campaign information.

Future opportunities:

For high performing outreach campaigners we offer positions in our travelling teams that travel to the towns around NZ. We often promote outreach campaigners to Team Leader/Trainer positions. Occasionally outreach campaigners also move into roles within the Auckland office or other Greenpeace offices around the world.

Remuneration

The base rate pay is $19.50/hr. Rates of pay may increase dependent on meeting targets & a persons time at Greenpeace. We also operate recognition and reward schemes.

Working hours

Hours 2-3 days per week, 7 hours per day up to 21 hours per week.

The next step

If you think you have what it takes we would love to hear from you!
Call now 0800 223344 ext 55
Or click here to apply online

Links

• Applying from overseas to be a fundraiser? Please read this important overseas application information
• download the Job Descryption

Contact information

· Or, call Auckland 630 6317 or toll-free 0800 22 33 44 ext 55 to speak to to us. If you will call outside of office hours please leave a clear message with your name and phone number and we will call you to conduct an initial 10 minute telephone interview.

Thank you very much for your interest, we hope to hear from you soon!

To find out more about Greenpeace: http://www.greenpeace.org.nz

Photos © Eve Manning