Long-Term Grassroots Organizer: Community Health and Corporate Accountability

About the role

Since 1972, Clean Water Action has been at the forefront of grassroots advocacy to protect communities and the environment. The Minnesota chapter has organized residents since 1982 to fight pollution, toxic chemicals, and corporate overreach, with recent victories including the 2024 Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act and 2023 Amara’s Law, the nation’s first PFAS chemical ban. The organization believes organized people can win against organized money and that every Minnesotan deserves clean water, safe communities, and a livable future.

Clean Water Action Minnesota is hiring passionate Grassroots Organizers to join its field canvass team. Organizers engage directly with Minnesotans to mobilize supporters, raise funds, and fight for policies that hold corporations accountable for pollution, waste, and harmful development.

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

Full paid training in canvassing and campaign issues is provided; no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible schedule

Pay

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour. After the first 10 days of paid training, the wage increases to $20.00 per hour. Daily performance bonuses are also available.

Schedule

Location: Minneapolis, MN (must be able to reliably commute). Position options: Part‑time (3–4 days per week) or Full‑time (5 days per week). Hours: 2 pm to 9:30 pm, Monday through Friday.