Environmental Organizer Full Time/Part Time

About the role

Join the Movement for Clean Water! ♻️ 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 while making a real impact? Clean Water Action is hiring full-time and part-time Grassroots Organizers in Northampton, MA to join our Field Canvass team.

Responsibilities

• Engage with communities to educate, fundraise, and mobilize support for Clean Water Action’s policy priorities, such as combating climate change, advocating for clean water affordability, and banning toxic chemicals.
• Raise awareness and funds to sustain critical environmental and public health initiatives.
• Advocate for bold legislative action to address systemic issues, including utility affordability and corporate accountability.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 day a week commitment for 4+ months
• Passion for environmental and social justice issues
• Strong oral communication skills
• Interest in nonprofit work, grassroots organizing, or policy advocacy

Qualifications

• This is an IN-PERSON role based in Northampton, MA.
• You must be within 1hr driving distance of the office to qualify for employment.

Benefits

• Paid training and professional development in grassroots organizing and advocacy.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership within the organization.
• Competitive pay starting at $18/hour, with bonus opportunities.
• Enhanced benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k), for employees working 21+ hours per week.

Pay

Competitive pay starting at $18/hour, with bonus opportunities.

Schedule

• Evening Hours June-August (3:00PM – 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday)
• September- May (2:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday)
• Full time positions between 32.5 and 40 hours a week

Additional Information

• Multilingual candidates and those with backgrounds in Sociology, Political Science, Public Health, Environmental Studies, or Communications are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Clean Water Action is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace. We encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women candidates.