Environmental Justice and Political Advocate
About The Position
Clean Water Action is seeking an Environmental Justice and Political Advocate for a special project focused on combining their fight against data centers with voter turnout efforts leading up to Election Day. The role involves organizing with a field canvass team, talking with community members about voting for environmental candidates, educating voters on absentee voting and polling locations, and participating in various events. The position is in-person, requiring masks indoors, and offers training in environmental issues, the legislative process, and political arenas, along with opportunities for personal development and future career growth. The role is a paid internship starting immediately through Election Day, with specific evening hours in East Lansing, requiring at least 3 days a week. Clean Water Action emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity in hiring.
Requirements
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Cultural competence
- Commitment to racial justice and equity
- Interest in non-profit work, policy, or politics
- Enjoy working directly with people
- Comfortable engaging with community members from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Multilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply
- Must have specific plans to be located in Ann Arbor or East Lansing, MI
- Must be able to work at least 3 days/week, Mon through Fri, from 2pm to 10:30pm
- Must complete a 5-day training period
Responsibilities
- Ensuring communities are aware of our issues and given the tools to achieve solutions by organizing with our field canvass team.
- Talking with community members about voting in order to elect strong environmental candidates
- Educating registered voters about options for absentee voting and making sure they know when/where to vote
- Participating in occasional press conferences, lobby days, virtual town halls, and other events
Benefits
- Training on environmental issues including regular seminars
- Training in the legislative process and the political arena
- Development of strong communication and organizational skills
- Opportunities for future permanent positions and career development
- Opportunities for travel to national conferences
- Opportunities to travel to other offices across the country
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
