Long-Term Grassroots Organizer: Environmental Justice Advocacy

Clean Water Action•Philadelphia, PA

8d•$21•Onsite

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 full-time and part-time Grassroots Organizers 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 team, 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, phone calls, and handwritten letters), dispersing information, and good record keeping.

Requirements

strong oral and written 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, phone calls, and handwritten letters)
dispersing information
good record keeping