4.0
Aug 26, 2013
Former employee, less than 1 year
Pittsburgh, PA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Great people, and a great cause. Solid pay
Cons
You have to hit your quotas, they give you training to do so, but sometimes its just luck
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Users say... "Other canvassers are great people to meet and easy to get along with" "Great staff, opportunities to practice training leadership, interact with a wide variety of people, able to learn some good communication skills and expand knowledge on environmental policy" "There are also many opportunities to travel and work in other CWA offices across the country, both within the canvass and with program staff" "Most coworkers will be great people who care about the world." "A chance to learn and improve communication skills."
Users say... "The hours were long and were always in the evening so its definitely took up a lot of my social life." "low pay and some positions depend on grant funding" "The national canvass management is abusive and toxic." "Field managers have to try out a large range of applicants and give them a shot to see if they are a good fit." "Low salaries, questionable employment practices (particularly in regards to their trainers), and how much CWA actually does for the environment is arguable."