Central Valley Outreach Fellow: Stop Data Centers

Food & Water Watch; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Food & Water Watch invites applicants for a Fall Organizing Fellow position based in the Central Valley (Fresno, Kern, Kings, Tulare counties). The fellow will work with on-the-ground organizers, volunteers, and staff to mobilize residents on water scarcity issues, using door-to-door canvassing and phonebanking, with flexible hours up to 39 per week.

Compensation is $25 per hour for a temporary, part-time internship, with mileage reimbursement and other support as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing or advocacy, paid or volunteer.
• Knowledge of California politics and communities.
• Commitment to Food & Water Watch’s values of justice and equity.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work remotely using basic online programs (email, Slack, Google Docs).

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to Central Valley residents via door-to-door canvassing and phonebanking.
• Collect and document residents' stories when possible.
• Travel to target communities; driving may be reimbursed at the federal rate.
• Regularly report work progress to supervisor.
• Support other projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizing experience

CA politics familiarity

Core values alignment

Diversity & inclusion

Remote-friendly digital tools

Job description

Food & Water Watch invites applicants for a Fall Organizing Fellow position based in the Central Valley (Fresno, Kern, Kings, Tulare counties). The fellow will work with on-the-ground organizers, volunteers, and staff to mobilize residents on water scarcity issues, using door-to-door canvassing and phonebanking, with flexible hours up to 39 per week.

Compensation is $25 per hour for a temporary, part-time internship, with mileage reimbursement and other support as needed.