I enjoyed working on my people skills and learning how to talk to people and knowing how to respond to their concerns.
What I wish was different
The training could be a bit more helpful
Advice
If you like walking, this would be a good fit. I would say don't be nervous because everyone at CWA was in your shoes!
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Public Relations Intern
January - June 2019 • Austin, TX
What I liked
Everyone there was so friednly and really was excited to have me join the team. They really wanted me to learn through hands-on experience and that really made my time there all the better.
What I wish was different
Advice
Go into it with an open mind and don't be afraid to ask questions!
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Community organizer
May - July 2019 • Long Branch, NJ
What I liked
Amazing coworkers
What I wish was different
The job itself was much different than I anticipated
Advice
Don't do it unless you're prepared to go door to door every single day
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Community organizer
May - August 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
I like the environment and the handle and experiences. It was a great opportunity to talk with people in the city and state to inform them on environmental issues.
What I wish was different
Advice
It’s a hard-working environment but it’s also very fun. Take pride in caring what you do.
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Community Organizer
May - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Flexibility in scheduling, good compensation for hard work, lots of training, casual and fun work environment, great coworkers and managers
What I wish was different
Some employees were more responsible for driving everyone than others
Advice
This job requires a positive attitude, a passion for grassroots advocacy, and a high tolerance for rejection at the doors. However, it is extremely rewarding and the organization is excellent.
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Grassroots Canvasser
June - July 2019 • Long Branch, NJ
What I liked
Friendly coworkers
What I wish was different
Less hours
Advice
Be prepared to walk a lot
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Sustainability Advocate
May - August 2019 • Montclair, NJ
What I liked
I loved the environment of the work office. I learned so much at my time here and am very happy this was my first experience in this field.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Community organizer
May - July 2019 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
My employers and fellow employees were incredible to work with, in both initiative and ability to relay information.
The opportunity to actively impact a community for the better is one that has impacted me similarly.
What I wish was different
The firm quotas added a lot of pressure to the work.
Advice
Involvement facilitates change.
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Canvasser
July - August 2017 • Montclair, NJ
What I liked
I worked with a lot of really nice people. Good work culture.
What I wish was different
If field managers managed time better. Would get back from canvassing late.
Advice
Maintain a positive attitude and work hard.
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Community organizer
June - August 2018 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
Meeting people in the community passionate about the environment
What I wish was different
The requirements for minimum money raising every night.
Advice
You have to be comfortable asking for money and being pushover than you may be comfortable with.
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Field Canvassing Trainee
June 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
Meeting people
What I wish was different
Management and the description on handshake, it was misleading
Advice
Find out if it is a legit internship
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Community Organizer
May - August 2017 • Montclair, NJ
What I liked
This internship provides ample opportunities to learn about activism and different environmental issues within New Jersey through daily guest speakers (which double as great networking opportunities!)
What I wish was different
The internship involves canvassing everyday which is can be highly variable with respect to public engagement.
Advice
My advice would be to take advantage of all the networking opportunities.
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Community Organizer
June - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
The people who worked there
What I wish was different
More flexibility
Advice
It is a great way to learn about organizing
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Grassroots Canvasser
May - August 2018 • Nanuet, NY
What I liked
The relationship between the supervisor and all of the staff. Everyone was very friendly and professional.
What I wish was different
The hours, which are 2pm-10pm
Advice
Invest in a comfortable pair of shoes since there is a lot of walking, and make sure you are passionate about the environment because it shows through in your work.
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Field Canvasser
May - August 2018 • Long Branch, NJ
What I liked
I liked getting experience in the realm of activism and non-profit work, as well as the opportunity to build physical exercise and time outside into my work time. I enjoyed interacting with my coworkers and felt listened to and respected by my boss.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would suggest doing the job part-time if possible to avoid burning yourself out, but if money is the priority, working full-time and sticking around long enough to get promoted to field manager is definitely worth it.
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Summer Canvasser
June - August 2018 • Nanuet, NY
What I liked
Working almost entirely outside & advocating for pro-environmental legislation.
What I wish was different
Hours were not always ideal
Advice
charisma and consistency is required to do excel.
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Field manager and canvasser
May 2018 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
I liked the connections with other canvassers I made, the passionate people I met at the doors, and knowing that I was making a difference for the environment and Michiganders
What I wish was different
The hours and driving are pretty long but that’s part of the job.
Advice
Be ready to have doors slammed in your face and rude people - they don’t matter - it’s the people who get involved in any way that help us make change
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Grassroots Canvasser
April - August 2018 • Austin, TX
What I liked
Passion for change
What I wish was different
Advice
This is by no means an easy task. But if you can talk to people easily and love walking, this job is great
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Community Organizing Intern
May - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I liked working with members of the community.
What I wish was different
I wish there was compensation for doing extra work such as driving to the canvassing sites.
Advice
Definitely take this opportunity if you’re passionate about the environment and love canvassing and talking to community members.
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Community Organizer
June - August 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Everything about this job was incredible. The office was so open-hearted and made everyone feel like a part of the team. Traveling to different communities and talk about Michigan's water issues was inspiring. The opportunities that I had to learn in-depth about water struggles and the democratic processes involved in protecting our water are lessons that I will take with me on my career journey.
What I wish was different
The only thing I wish could be different about this job are the hours. Because it is a canvassing job, the 2-10 time frame is really key in order to be in the community at the best times.
Advice
Be patient with this job. Canvassing can be draining but focusing on the people who you meet out in the community that support the work leave you with incredible experiences that get you through the day.
