PHONE BANK CALLER

Posting Date: March 1, 2022

Start Date: As soon as possible

EXTERNAL - Full-Time, Temporary (to June 3, 2022)

Job Summary

We dream of an Ontario where not just the wealthy few have a say in how our government functions. Our movement is fueled by donations from a vast network of grassroots supporters. We’re looking for progressively minded, passionate, and self-driven individuals to become the next generation of organizers and fundraisers to build our support base and help us work towards an Ontario that includes everyone.

The Ontario New Democratic Party is seeking energetic, organized and results-oriented individuals to join our team as Phone Bank callers for general fundraising and other outreach campaigns.

You will speak with a broad range of members and supporters from across Ontario, with the goal of raising money for the Party through memberships, monthly donations, event ticket sales, and other direct ask campaigns. You will also be required to participate in other outreach campaigns as needed.

DUTIES

• Operate the auto-dialing software and make a minimum of 40 calls per hour.
• Work to achieve and exceed fundraising and calling targets.
• To be friendly, polite, informed and knowledgeable.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information and abide by the Ontario NDP Non-Disclosure Agreement.
• Maintain meticulous records regarding contacts.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated skill and recent success in fundraising, particularly telemarketing.
• Knowledge of the Ontario NDP and Provincial Politics.
• Excellent judgement, a polite, engaging and enthusiastic telephone manner, “the gift of gab.”
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure and with hard deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team dynamic.
• Ability to take direction and show initiative as appropriate.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is compensated as per Appendix IV of the ONDP Collective Agreement. Starting wage is $17.99/hour. The ONDP has an office at 2069 Lakeshore Blvd West.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES & PROCEDURE

Please submit a detailed application including resume, cover letter and at least three relevant references, as well as your proof of COVID-19 vaccination documentation, by e-mail to the attention of Andrew Pulsifer at apulsifer@ontariondp.ca. Please include the job title Phone Bank Caller in the subject line.

The ONDP actively promotes employment equity. Women, Black, Indigenous, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+, and anyone from equity seeking groups are strongly encouraged to apply for this position, and qualified applicants from these groups will be given preference. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application

We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation at any stage during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact Samantha Webber- Gallagher at swebberg@ontariondp.ca to arrange appropriate accommodation.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.