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

Clean Water Action•Minneapolis, MN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Water Action’s Minnesota chapter is hiring a paid Fall/Winter 2026 Grassroots Organizer Intern to develop practical skills in canvassing, fundraising, and community mobilization. Interns work alongside experienced staff on campaigns protecting clean water and community health, recruit supporters, raise funds for grassroots advocacy, and collect public communications to lawmakers in support of environmental and corporate accountability policies. Full paid training in canvassing and campaign issues is provided; prior experience is not required. The position may be part-time for 3 to 4 days per week or full-time for 5 days per week. The stated hours are 2 pm–9:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The wage is $20 per hour, with training paid at $19 per hour for the first 10 days; daily performance bonuses are also offered. Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Minneapolis before starting. The organization does not provide moving or housing assistance.

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.
Ability to reliably commute to Minneapolis, MN before starting work.
No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Enjoy connecting with people as part of daily work.
Motivation to make real change on environmental and public health issues.

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 progressive policy goals.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to a positive, motivated team.