PAID Grassroots Organizer Internship: Environmental Justice Advocacy
About The Position
Are you passionate about the environment and looking to kick-start your career in the nonprofit sector? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in grassroots advocacy, community organizing, and public policy while making a real impact? Clean Water Action is hiring part-time and full-time Grassroots Organizer Interns in Philadelphia, PA to join our Field Canvass team. We are currently fighting to reverse the Supreme Court decision to weaken the Clean Water Act, ban PFAS from household products, and uplift Environmental Justice communities by holding known pollution facilities accountable. As part of our 10-to-16 weeklong internship program, you will canvass communities around these vital issues through grassroots organizing. Responsibilities include one-on-one communication with community members, fundraising, collecting calls-to-actions addressed to lawmakers (e.g. petitions, signatures, and handwritten letters), dispersing information, and good record keeping. Location: This is a fully in-person position in Philadelphia, PA. Relocation assistance is not provided. Work Hours: 2 pm to 9 pm; Monday through Friday Position: Part-time (3 to 4 days) OR Full-time (5 days) Most interns start in the spring or summer, but start and end dates are flexible. Applicants must commit to interning for 10-to-16 weeks. Compensation: $18 an hour; bonus opportunities Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and potential for long-term growth within the organization COVID-19 vaccination is highly encouraged for all applicants
Requirements
- strong face-to-face communication skills
- strong attention to detail
- cultural competence
- a commitment to racial justice and equity
- an interest in non-profit or campaign work, policy, or politics
Nice To Haves
- enjoy connecting with people as part of their daily work
- are motivated to make real change on these issues
Responsibilities
- one-on-one communication with community members
- fundraising
- collecting calls-to-actions addressed to lawmakers (e.g. petitions, signatures, and handwritten letters)
- dispersing information
- good record keeping
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- potential for long-term growth within the organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
