This was one of the best and most supportive environments I've ever worked in. Additionally, I got to see the issues I was working on be impacted and change right before my very own eyes. It was an incredibly rewarding job.
What I wish was different
Some days are really tough and hard to get through, bad days are really bad days.
Advice
This is one of the most rewarding jobs in one of the best environments you will ever find, but your heart has to be in it. If you do not care about what you're doing you will not be able to get through it.
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Field Manager
June - September 2019 • Eugene, OR
What I liked
I really enjoyed this opportunity to connect with members of my community about issues that matter.
What I wish was different
I wish the organization had paid us back for requisition checks sooner, but otherwise this was a great experience!
Advice
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Field Manager
June - August 2019 • Santa Cruz, CA
What I liked
I loved the connections I made with the team, we were a huge family.
What I wish was different
The job was excruciating, they made it the best it can be but canvassing has got to be one of the most difficult jobs out there.
Advice
You need a strong will.
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Field Manager
June - September 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
Room for advancement and the opportunity to learn how to make real change in politics.
What I wish was different
The hours were very difficult because it was based downtown in the evening and I didn’t feel safe.
Advice
You must be ready to learn new skills and not be lazy.
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Canvasser
June 2019 • Oakland, CA
What I liked
Everyone in the office was really great I made a lot of friends and had some good conversations . The people are the only reason I stayed as long as I did.
What I wish was different
The hours are long and stressful. You have to meet a weekly quota and if you dont two weeks in a row they fire you I wasnt fired but it did make veryday increadably stressful. Then they tell you not to think about the money. It's very unstable, your with new people in a new place everyday, job security isn't really a thing, and there is a lot of turnover.
Advice
This job is emotionaly and physically taxing. You have to talk to a lot of people and deal with a lot of rejection and sometimes increadibly angy and rude people. If your not someone who can deal with that everyday for 4 or 5 hours it may be best to find a different option.
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Grassroots Canvasser
July - August 2018 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I enjoyed doing work I'd never done and learning new skills.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more room for advancement in the organization.
Advice
Be prepared to work with a diverse group of people.
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Assistant Director
July - October 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I learned many aspects of HR including recruiting, interviewing, training, staff management, termination, i9 processing, payroll data entry, payroll corrections, and expense reports.
What I wish was different
I worked up to 70 hours per week, 6 days a week. Turnover was very high, most staff quit after 2 weeks.
Advice
This job will pay you less than an hourly living wage and exploit you for labor. I learned that it's ok to negotiate your salary, and work for a job that pays at least 35-40k. Know your worth and remember that you have a degree and can aim high, even if it might take a few months.
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Administrative Assistant
July 2016 • Denver, CO
What I liked
I like the mission behind the work.
What I wish was different
Everything has been great. I wouldn't change anything.
Advice
No matter how menial the tasks may be, put your best effort into it.
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Field Manager
May - July 2018 • Oakland, CA
What I liked
Awesome incentives, built my communication skills, easy to move up, worked with people my age, and great experience working with political issues revolving around the environment!
What I wish was different
More organization within the agency.
Advice
It takes a lot to work here and be motivated every day to "canvass," but the personal rewards and priceless!
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Field Manager
May - August 2018 • Portland, OR
What I liked
The people were the most incredible people I've ever worked with. The experience of helping manage an office and learning and training the skills of canvassing are invaluable, especially in regards to effective communication and perseverance.
What I wish was different
Advice
Go in with an open mind and it only takes one door to make a night, and one night to make a week.
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Field Manager
May - August 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
Experience in grassroots organizing is not only educational, but inspiring.
What I wish was different
My one wish was for more transparency and the ability to understand the inner workings of the organization faster than picking it up on the job.
Advice
Everyone should experience grassroots organizing for at least one cause they find important (or one they might not find important) if not to make a change, then at least to have the experience of working with truly passionate people.
