Long-Term Grassroots Organizer: Environmental Justice Advocacy

Clean Water Action•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$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. Location: This is a fully in-person position in Philadelphia, PA. Relocation assistance is not provided. Position: Part-time (3 to 4 days) OR Full-time (5 days) Hours: 2 pm to 9 pm Schedule: Monday through Friday Compensation: $21 an hour; bonus opportunities Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k, opportunities for travel, 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
commitment to racial justice and equity
interest in non-profit or campaign work, policy, or politics

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