Long-Term Grassroots Organizer: Community Health and Corporate Accountability

Clean Water Action•Minneapolis, MN

4d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Water Action Minnesota is hiring passionate Grassroots Organizers to join their field canvass team. The role involves engaging directly with Minnesotans to mobilize supporters, raise funds, and advocate for policies that hold corporations accountable for pollution, waste, and harmful development. The organization has a history of grassroots advocacy for environmental protection and community safety, with recent successes including the Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act and Amara's Law (PFAS chemical ban). They believe in the power of organized people to effect change and strive for a future with clean water, safe communities, and a livable environment for all Minnesotans.

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
Must have specific plans to be located near the Minneapolis Clean Water Action office

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidates enjoy connecting with people as part of their daily work and are motivated to make real change on these 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