Environmental Justice Program Coordinator | Hybrid in Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities

• Work with community partners to support community outreach and education; administrative and logistical support, partnerships and collaboration, program implementation, and measuring the impact of programs through monitoring and reporting.
• Aid in eastern Pennsylvania on CWA’s national and state campaigns.
• Aid in voter education efforts on environmental issues, and through Clean Water Action, help elect pro-environment candidates.
• Aid in media and public relations activities in eastern Pennsylvania.
• Aid in lobbying and other communication with legislators and agency staff.
• Aid in local fundraising activities, including events and individual donor work.
• Provide support for CWA’s field and phone canvasses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, public health, urban planning, public policy, social justice, sustainability, community development, or a related field. Equivalent lived experience, community organizing, or grassroots leadership may be considered in place of formal education.
• 2-4 years in community-based program coordination, environmental advocacy, public health, and electoral campaigns. Proven experience in engaging communities, especially in lower-income and BIPOC neighborhoods.
• Experience working with grassroots organizations, community residents, or coalition partners.
• Demonstrated experience organizing community meetings, workshops, or outreach campaigns.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, including managing timelines and program activities.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, particularly in diverse community settings.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with community members and partner organizations.
• Experience with data tracking, program evaluation, and reporting (especially for grant-funded programs).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Ability to translate complex environmental or policy issues into accessible information for the public.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role, requiring reliable home internet access and the ability to commute to the Philadelphia office on at least a weekly basis and surrounding areas.
• A deep passion for environmental justice, public health, and community empowerment.
• Comfortable with using online communication tools, managing digital campaigns, and utilizing basic software for organizing tasks.

Qualifications

• Passionate about community health and environmental justice, with experience in communities of color and lower-income areas.

Skills

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with community members and partner organizations.
• Experience with data tracking, program evaluation, and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role.
• Passionate about environmental justice, public health, and community empowerment.
• Comfortable with using online communication tools.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Hybrid work flexibility

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts in a hybrid work model. Employees are expected to attend the office at least once per week, with the remainder of work hours completed remotely. Occasional evenings.