Public Awareness Agent

Work for an organization dedicated to fostering compassion for all living beings!

Position : Public awareness agent

Organization : Society for the Protection of Animals (SPA) Canada

Workplace : Downtown Montreal

The Society for the Protection of Animals (SPA) Canada is currently looking to recruit public awareness agents for the downtown Montreal territory.

Public awareness agents are entrusted with the mandate of increasing public awareness of the various issues concerning the defence of animals, with obtaining signatures on petitions destined to focus attention on these same issues, and with gathering donations on behalf of the organization. Public awareness agents play a key role in helping to change the public mindset with regard to the ethical treatment of domestic animals, as well as animals used for agriculture, entertainment (circuses/zoos), clothing (fur and leather) and science (research and vivisections). They will also educate the general public as to the importance of changing Canada's laws in order to ensure that animals are better protected against abuse.

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Required characteristics : Public awareness agents must be sociable, honest, enthusiastic, good communicators, motivated and compelling, discerning, well put together and have a professional and positive attitude. Bilingualism, experience in this field or in a sales capacity, and a vegetarian lifestyle are considered assets.

MANDATORY WORK

EXPERIENCE as a Public awareness agent, as a monthly donor recruiter/canvasser for a Non-Profit Organization or in direct-sales.

Working conditions : Public awareness agents work outdoors, in groups of two to four people, crisscrossing the streets of downtown Montreal and exchanging with passers-by. They must carry out their duties regardless of meteorological conditions! SPA Canada is flexible in regard to the number of hours worked by its agents, and offers both full and part-time positions.

Positions to fill : Public awareness agent

Hourly rate : between 14$ and 20$ an hour.

Start date : As soon as possible.

Hours of work : 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

How to apply? Send your curriculum vitae and a cover letter explaining your interest in this position by e-mail at paamontreal@spacanada.org. Please write "Public awareness agent – Montreal" in the subject line of your message.