PAID Fall/Winter 2026 Grassroots Organizer Internship: Community Health and Corporate Accountability

Clean Water Action•Minneapolis, MN

4d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

This PAID internship offers students and early-career organizers the opportunity to develop real-world skills in canvassing, fundraising, and community mobilization. You’ll work alongside experienced staff to engage Minnesotans in campaigns protecting clean water and community health, recruit supporters and raise funds for grassroots advocacy, and collect postcards, letters, and calls to lawmakers to advance environmental and corporate accountability policies. Full paid training in canvassing and campaign issues is provided. No prior experience required. The internship is for Fall/Winter 2026 and focuses on Community Health and Corporate Accountability.

Requirements

Interest in nonprofit organizing, environmental advocacy, or public policy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable, motivated, and detail-oriented
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ideal candidates enjoy connecting with people as part of their daily work and are motivated to make real change on these issues.
Ability to reliably commute to Minneapolis, MN before starting work required.

Nice To Haves

BIPOC, LGBQT+ folks, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Canvass door-to-door to inform and inspire the public about environmental and social justice campaigns
Recruit and mobilize supporters and new Clean Water Action members
Fundraise to sustain grassroots advocacy work
Collect postcards, letters, and calls to lawmakers to advance our progressive policy goals
Maintain accurate records and contribute to a positive, motivated team