Environmental Justice Organizer
About The Position
As an Environmental Justice Organizer at Clean Water Action, you will be working with our field canvass to speak to Michigan residents every day about local issues, informing and educating them to build and channel support into action. Over the past 53 years, we have worked on a wide variety of issues connected to water quality, water access and environmental justice. Currently, we are working with the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics coalition to pass a Michigan state law that comprehensively prohibits monopoly utilities like DTE and Consumers Energy from making state or local political contributions. From issues like holding polluters accountable to taking the big, bold steps that we need to address the climate crisis, political money from major corporations has been a consistent roadblock to passing people-centered policy. We can no longer allow monopoly corporations and corporations seeking state contracts to buy their way out of accountability and drown out the voice of the people. And because we can't trust our lawmakers to do the right thing while they're being funded by corporations, we're putting this up for a vote by the people of Michigan on this November's ballot.
Requirements
- Candidates must enjoy working directly with people and be comfortable engaging with community members from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- We look for candidates who have strong communication skills and possess good attention to detail.
- Candidates must possess cultural competence and a commitment to racial justice and equity, and should have an interest in non-profit work, policy, or politics.
Nice To Haves
- Multilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring communities are aware of our issues and given the tools to achieve solutions by organizing and fundraising with our field canvass team.
- Aiding community members in writing letters or otherwise contacting their lawmakers on these issues.
- Identifying volunteers who will work with us to hold politicians accountable for their votes on environmental and health related issues.
- Participating in occasional press conferences, lobby days, and other events.
Benefits
- An attractive benefit package is available.
- Opportunities for career development are possible.
- This position can be used towards internship or class credit depending on the requirements of the school or program.
- From this opportunity, you will receive training on environmental issues including regular seminars, training in the legislative process and the political arena, and you will develop strong communication and organizational skills.
- You will be working as part of a highly motivated and dedicated team who are interested in your personal development.
- We also provide opportunities for travel to national conferences, and to other offices across the country.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
