Community Organizer - Environmental Justice

Clean Water Action; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Travel opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Water Action is hiring for in-person roles in Michigan to advance campaigns on water access, water quality, and environmental justice. You will work 2pm–10:30pm, participate in canvassing, and support educating residents and organizing volunteers across the state.

The positions offer training with a $16 hourly rate, post-training pay of $20 hourly, and potential bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401k, with opportunities for travel and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Cultural competence and commitment to equity.
• Interest in non-profit or campaign work, policy, or politics.

Responsibilities

• Organize and fundraise with the field canvass team to inform and mobilize supporters.
• Assist community members in writing letters or contacting lawmakers on environmental issues.
• Identify volunteers to engage in advocacy and accountability efforts with politicians.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multilingual

Cultural competence

Non-profit interest

Policy advocacy

Job description

Company Description

Clean Water Action is a non-profit focusing on campaigns related to water access, water quality, and environmental justice. With over half a million members nationwide and 160,000 members in Michigan, Clean Water Action's impact is far-reaching. We work to empower people to take action to protect America's waters, build healthy communities and to make democracy work for all of us. Our recent victories include passing a drinking water standard for PFAs in Michigan and funding lead pipe replacement across the state. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of creating a cleaner, healthier future for all.

Job Description

Right now, Michigan is experiencing a surge in proposed data center developments, despite the protests of local residents all across the state - who have good reason to be skeptical. Data centers consistently promise economic development opportunities that don’t materialize. While there are temporary job gains during construction, data centers have historically created only a few low wage jobs in the long term, while communities pay the price in higher energy bills and threats to water quality. A May 2026 poll found that 77% of Michigan residents support regulations requiring more transparency from data center projects. We need to pause this data center frenzy before more damage is done. That's why we're working to pass a moratorium on data center construction across the state.

• Ensuring communities are aware of our issues and given the tools to achieve solutions by organizing and fundraising with our field canvass team.
• Aiding community members in writing letters or otherwise contacting their lawmakers on these issues.
• Identifying volunteers who will work with us to hold politicians accountable for their votes on environmental and health related issues.
• Participating in occasional press conferences, lobby days, and other events.

Qualifications

We look for candidates that have strong oral and written communication skills, and who possess good attention to detail. Candidates must possess cultural competence and a commitment to racial justice and equity, and should have an interest in non-profit or campaign work, policy, or politics. Ideal candidates enjoy connecting with people as part of their daily work and are motivated to make real change on these issues. Multilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. We do provide extensive training on the job responsibilities and on the issues we cover.

Additional Information

The hours for the work are from 2pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Friday. Pay during our 10-day training program is $16 hourly. Post-training pay is $20 hourly with the opportunity for performance bonuses. We are currently looking for candidates interested in full time, long term positions (4-5 days per week with availability at least through Election Day, November 3rd, 2026) starting immediately. We provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and 401k; opportunities for travel within Michigan and throughout the US; and the potential for long term growth within the organization.

These are in person positions. All staff utilizing the office are required to wear masks while together in indoor spaces. N95 or KN95 masks and sanitizer are provided.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund values a diverse workplace. People of color and those from economically disadvantaged communities are particularly encouraged to apply. Clean Water Action is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotions, terminations, pay, and the work environment.