Long-Term Grassroots Organizer: Community Health and Corporate Accountability

Clean Water Action•Minneapolis, MN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Water Action Minnesota is hiring Grassroots Organizers for its field canvass team in Minneapolis. Organizers engage directly with Minnesotans to build grassroots support, raise funds, and advance policies that hold corporations accountable for pollution, waste, and harmful development. The role includes full paid training in canvassing and campaign issues; prior experience is not required. The position is offered part-time (3 to 4 days) or full-time (5 days), Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Compensation is listed as $19 per hour during the first 10 days of paid training and $20 per hour thereafter, with daily performance bonus opportunities. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Minneapolis before starting; moving or housing assistance is not provided. Clean Water Action is an equal opportunity employer and states its commitment to non-discrimination across all aspects of employment. The organization encourages applications from BIPOC, LGBT+ people, and women, and emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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, Minnesota before starting work.

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.