Long-Term Grassroots Organizer: Community Health and Corporate Accountability

Since 1972, Clean Water Action has been at the forefront of grassroots advocacy to protect communities and the environment. Our Minnesota chapter has been organizing residents since 1982 to fight pollution, toxic chemicals, and corporate overreach. Recent victories include the 2024 Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, which holds producers accountable for their plastic waste, and the 2023 Amara’s Law, the nation’s first PFAS chemical ban. We believe that organized people can win against organized money, and every Minnesotan deserves clean water, safe communities, and a livable future.

About the role

Join Clean Water Action Minnesota as a Grassroots Organizer on our field canvass team. You’ll 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 our 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 required.

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

Ideal candidates enjoy connecting with people as part of their daily work and are motivated to make real change on these issues. We are committed to reflecting the communities we work in; BIPOC, LGBT+ folks, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Schedule

• Part-time: 3 to 4 days per week
• Full-time: 5 days per week
• Hours: 2 pm to 9:30 pm
• Days: Monday through Friday

Pay

• Base pay: $19.00/hour
• Training pay: $19/hour for the first 10 days
• Supplemental pay: Daily performance bonuses

Benefits

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