Living Car Free - What do you think of this job?

So they never called me back on the job which required a "vehicle"

I found this job and thought it looks good anyone have any thoughts on this?


There are Jobs, and there are Jobs that Matter!

Jobs for the Environment.

America is still too dependent on dirty fossil fuels of the past, a problem that has driven pollution and energy prices to record levels. Fortunately, we have the technology to do better.

Environment Arizona is working to make sure the next Congress invests aggressively in clean energy and energy efficiency.

We know we can make a difference.

Environment Arizona recently had a huge victory this past summer when we convinced Congress to pass a bill that would require our country to get 15% of its energy from renewable sources.

We need your help.

Big polluters have already spent millions to convince our leaders to ignore the environment. We don't have that kind of money to buy politicians in Phoenix and Washington DC, so instead, we are hiring staff to take the message to the people, in communities across the state, and build the grassroots people power it takes to make our politicians listen to us.

A Job That Matters.

Work a job that lets you give voice to your passions. We are hiring staff to bring the message to the people here in Arizona, to educate the public, identify supporters, raise money and mobilize public support.

Make $300-$500 per week.

Career opportunities and benefits available: guaranteed base pay, incentive pay, vacation and sick time, health care benefits, retirement plan and more!

We are looking for people with energy, a talent for communication, and a passion for social change, and have a great training program that can help you build your skills.

Full-time positions are available and there are part-time opportunities for students.

For more information, or to apply, contact Chris at 480-894-3462:

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Positions available in Tempe: full-time, part-time, students, grads, graduates, environment, environmental, social change, progressive, clean water, etc…




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* Compensation: $300-$500 a week
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this is via these guys
https://www.environmentarizona.org/



So I am not the most social person yet I feel I could do a good job with the passion I have towards this issue. That and I have a good selling point since I am car free.
Please comment on this.

Sounds like a Telemarketing Company.

Sounds like a Telemarketing Company.

Could be knocking on doors like the Jehovah's Witnesses; your sales pitch may be just as welcome.

Since you seem to be young, this could be an interesting position. I checked out the websites you supplied. Canvassing, you know is soliciting money for the organization. It's not clear whether this is going to events, standing on the street or getting donations by phone. Maybe a bit of all of them. http://www.canvassingworks.org/

If you want to get into the field of social action this might be a good place to start. It would get your feet wet and get you contacts and educate you in the area of raising money, the life-blood of social action. Raising money, whether it's through canvassing, writing grants or whatever is always important.

From what I can find, it looks like a legitimate outfit, with a track record and not a deviously-named PAC trying to look environmental when they are really shilling for big energy. Your job will be hustling money for them. But what the heck. it might be a rewarding experience, but certainly eye-opening. Do a little research on these guys to convince yourself that they are legitimate and if you think so, why not take a chance?

Sounds like a Telemarketing Company.

Totally. The "per week" pay scale is a nice touch!

I have a friend who has worked for them before. Yes they are a very legitimate company. Yes, you will be canvassing and depending on the area you maybe telemarketing, going door to door, or working events. It is a great job if you want to do this sort of thing in the future. Essentially this is a grass roots community organization job that is entry level. Obama became president with he community organization skills so I guess it cant be all bad?

These companies hire people in college towns, mainly. I'd check how much of the money you'd be raising actually goes to "the cause"--it might be only pennies on the dollar. Check to see if you're working as an independent contractor or as an employee. Also, are you guaranteed a certain income, or is it all on consignment?

Thank you I plan on calling them and now I have a few questions now thanks to everyone.

Also if you have any specific questions I should ask let me know.

I am starting to shy away from this since I think it will be incentive based. The next thing I don't like is looks they are contracting to another company. Why not just hire within?

My last problem is why do I have to get training skills. That makes it sound hard like here is some techniques to sell people this idea..

Thank you I plan on calling them and now I have a few questions now thanks to everyone.

Also if you have any specific questions I should ask let me know.

I am starting to shy away from this since I think it will be incentive based. The next thing I don't like is looks they are contracting to another company. Why not just hire within?

My last problem is why do I have to get training skills. That makes it sound hard like here is some techniques to sell people this idea..


Well, at the worst, it will be good practice interviewing. Just have a list of all your questions for them prepared.

It may be good in that a job like this will help your powers of persuasion, and get you over any problems you may have with rejection. Training for any sales job is good. I sold ISP connections from a mall cart to get similar sales training.

Environment Arizona may have contracted this out because it's a very specific function, and not their own best suit. Nothing wrong with it, but of course it may tend to dilute how much money they get. But I have to think that Environment Arizona went with these people because they felt they would get more money than by doing it themselves.

Ultimately, a lot of it depends on where you see yourself in 10 years and what jobs will be best to get you there. That's one question I haven't heard you answer. With careers, it's good to think a few moves ahead if you can.

I wouldn't be too concerned with training. the last thing they would want is a bunch of idiots walking around harassing people. definitely make sure they money goes to legit causes. its pretty easy to make a profit collecting money for charity and most people would never know you're doing it.

Years ago I applied for a job with Greenpeace as a fund raiser. I was interviewed on Thursday with several others. Some of us were hired on the spot and given a two page sales pitch to memorize. On Monday we rehearsed it in the afternoon. I had it down better than anyone else. Some of the others could barely put two sentences together without faltering. I had been a professional pitch seller doing more sales than most people in a previous company so I was really good at this type of job.

On Tuesday I learned that I wasn't hired by Greenpeace. I was hired by an activist fund raising company that only had a two month contract with Greenpeace (http://www.pirg.org/jobs/). What a letdown. I was so proud to be working for an admirable organization. The next campaign would be for raising funds for AIDS research.

My group went to two different colleges to solicit. We got only one person to donate. Wednesday morning we went to our assigned spots on the streets of downtown New Orleans to give our pitches. Only two people in our group of twelve people got donations.

We arrived back at the office and were asked to give our opinions of the day. I said it was a bad day because I hadn't gotten any donations. Others in a sheepish way commented that they had a good day though their voices belied the fact that they were lying. My answer, though truthful, was enough to get me fired by a cute 22 year old boss named Jessica. I asked her how she could do that when I had the pitch down so well compared to the others who were stumbling all over themselves. She said I just didn't fit in. Apparently I wasn't liberal enough or willing to lie just for the sake of making others more comfortable.

So be sure you are being hired directly by the organization in the ad. Learn if they work year round for the same purpose. Be willing to have days where you earn no more than base pay, and don't believe everything they say about how much money you will earn. Be willing to quit if what they say isn't what is actual.

Good luck.

My last problem is why do I have to get training skills. That makes it sound hard like here is some techniques to sell people this idea..

Your question alone indicates you do need training on salesmanship. You could be selling candy and ice cream on a playground and might have a tough time unless you know how to make a sale, especially when knocking on doors or making unsolicited calls. It ain't easy selling anything and doesn't get easy just because you believe in the product.

My last problem is why do I have to get training skills. That makes it sound hard like here is some techniques to sell people this idea..

Sounds like you've never worked retail ... or at least not in the last 15 years or so. Almost all selling jobs, retail, insurance, etc. etc., put their salespeople through a training plan. It usually consists of getting you to watch a movie consisting of a combination of pep talks on how great the product is, and simulated sales skits full of happy smiling people (even the "reluctant" customer is very polite and patient, and gives in on the salesperson's second try).

Some companies will have you watch the movie, and will cover a few of the technical details of the job, and send you out. Others will stop the movie after each roll play and get the group to do the roll play with each other, and discuss the roll play, etc. before moving on to the next part of the movie. This way, they can drag out a 1-hour movie to 4 or more hours.

You'll learn how to ask questions that cannot have a "yes" or "no" answer so that you force the person into telling you something about themselves. And then you use that bit of information to either draw out more information, or to tailor your sales pitch specifically to the person, to make it very difficult to say "no".

There can be a lot to it.