Central Valley Organizing Fellow: Stop Data Centers

Food-; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible hours

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Food & Water Watch is seeking a Fall Organizing Fellow to join our Central Valley team, based in Fresno, Kern, Kings, and/or Tulare counties. You will work with on-the-ground organizers, volunteers, and community partners to advance the organization’s campaigns.

The role focuses on door-to-door canvassing and phonebanking in communities facing water scarcity, with up to 39 hours per week and a pay of $25 per hour. Mileage is reimbursed; this is a temporary, part-time internship.

Qualifications

• Organizing or advocacy experience required (paid or volunteer).
• Familiarity with CA politics and communities.
• Commitment to Food & Water Watch’s core values of justice, human dignity, fair treatment, and equity.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work remotely using basic online programs, including email, Slack, and Google docs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach via door-to-door canvassing and phonebanking.
• Collect stories from residents about water issues.
• Self-transport to target communities; mileage reimbursed at federal rate.
• Regularly report progress to supervisor.
• Carry out other projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizing/advocacy

CA politics familiarity

Diversity & inclusion

Remote work tools

Job description

Food & Water Watch is seeking a Fall Organizing Fellow to join our Central Valley team, based in Fresno, Kern, Kings, and/or Tulare counties. You will work with on-the-ground organizers, volunteers, and community partners to advance the organization’s campaigns.

The role focuses on door-to-door canvassing and phonebanking in communities facing water scarcity, with up to 39 hours per week and a pay of $25 per hour. Mileage is reimbursed; this is a temporary, part-time internship.