Work at the San Diego Zoo as a Fundraiser! Entry level - $20/hr Guaranteed

We are hiring fundraisers to work INSIDE the San Diego Zoo! The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has teamed up with Public Outreach to look for people who are genuinely passionate about animals and have an appetite for being a part of a team that is dedicated to saving species worldwide. 

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization. They merge wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

Public Outreach is a fundraising agency that partners with major nonprofits, like the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, to secure long-term, monthly donations through passionate, face-to-face conversations with the public. 

This is an entry-level role with paid training, and no previous experience is required! We are looking for outgoing team players who enjoy talking with everyone. This position is ideal for people interested in nonprofits, advocacy, marketing, communications, community outreach, or public engagement.

Are you someone who loves animals and cares about conservation? Are you interested in advocating for what’s right and want to get paid to do it? Are you someone who values good conversation? Then we are here for you! Public Outreach is where you go to turn activism into a career.

What we offer

What you’re looking for

• Start at $20/hr guaranteed

• Paid training

• Performance-based incentives

• Benefits for full-time employees and their families after 3 months

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career advancement opportunities

• Management opportunities

• Schedule with some flexibility

• Joy and camaraderie with fellow staff

• Paid team-building socials

• Paid time off

• Travel opportunities

What the Job Involves

Our teams fundraise through face-to-face communications with members of the public in community spaces. We speak with people about nonprofit work and sign them up to become monthly donors to support the campaign objectives.

What you offer

What we’re looking for

• 18+ or older and authorized to work in the United States

• Flexible availability

• A minimum commitment to 3 shifts/week or 21 hrs/week

• Interest in nonprofit or advocacy work

• Enjoys being outdoors

• A charismatic personality and positive attitude

• Social butterflies and people with experience in stage work, acting, or improv are a plus!

• Team players who love a challenge are 100% welcome!

• Comfortable starting conversations and engaging with people from all walks of life

• Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team

• Excited to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment

• Previous customer service, sales, or fundraising experience is a plus, but not required!

Public Outreach proudly promotes from within, with many of our leaders initially starting from your very position- an entry-level role! Our core values are: honest, effective, respectful, so be yourself and dress how you like, you are welcome here 🙂 We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Schedule

• Full-time 5 days a week or part-time 3 days a week.

• Shift Times: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Must be able to work weekend shifts

Hiring Process

• We are actively interviewing this week and looking for candidates who can start soon.

• Successful applicants may begin paid training shortly after being hired.

If you're looking for meaningful work where you can earn $20/hour guaranteed while supporting important nonprofit campaigns, apply today.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process. 

Want to see our team in action?

Follow us on Instagram: @POUSAWEST