Environmental Community Organizer

Clean Water Action; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401k

Travel opportunities

Long-term growth inside the org

Job summary

Clean Water Action in Pittsburgh is hiring Grassroots Organizers to join our phone canvass team. The role is part-time, evenings, in-person, with compensation of $18 an hour and bonus opportunities.

You will engage members on environmental justice issues, PFAS bans, and anti-pollution campaigns. You will receive hands-on training, develop outreach skills, and contribute to campaigns and get-out-the-vote efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Cultural competence and commitment to racial justice and equity.
• Interest in non-profit, campaigns, policy or politics.
• Enjoy connecting with people and making real change.

Responsibilities

• One-on-one communication with members and collecting calls-to-actions for lawmakers.
• Fundraising, spreading information, and accurate record keeping.
• Participate in grassroots organizing and get-out-the-vote work.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Cultural competence

Equity & justice interest

Job description

Clean Water Action is a non-profit focusing on campaigns related to water quality, holding polluters and politicians accountable, and environmental justice. With 100,000 members in Pennsylvania and over half a million members nationwide, Clean Water Action is at the forefront of grassroots efforts to protect our communities, public health, and the environment. Our recent victories include unanimously passing a state house bill to ban PFAS from firefighting foam and passing the Pittsburgh plastic bag ban! By joining our team, you will work with passionate and purpose-driven people who share a common vision: harnessing the power of the people to make a difference.

Job Description

Are you passionate about the environment and looking to kick-start your career in the nonprofit sector? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in grassroots advocacy, community organizing, and public policy while making a real impact?

Clean Water Action is hiring Grassroots Organizers in Pittsburgh, PA to join our phone canvass team. We are currently fighting to safeguard communities from AI data centers, ban PFAS from household products, and uplift Environmental Justice communities. We are also at the start of our get out the vote work to elect environmental champions!

As part of our team, you will canvass our members around these vital issues through grassroots organizing. Responsibilities include one-on-one communication with members, collecting calls-to-actions addressed to lawmakers (e.g. petitions and phone calls), fundraising, dispersing information, and accurate record keeping.

• Location: This is an in-person position in Pittsburgh, PA.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

• Position: Part-time (3 to 5 weekdays)
• Hours: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
• Compensation: $18 an hour; bonus opportunities
• Benefits: medical
• Benefits: dental
• Benefits: vision
• Benefits: life insurance
• Benefits: 401k
• Benefits: opportunities for travel
• Benefits: potential for long-term growth within the organization

Qualifications

We seek candidates with strong communication skills, strong attention to detail, cultural competence, and a commitment to racial justice and equity. Candidates 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.

We provide hands on training on the job responsibilities and the issues we cover. If you are ready to make a difference in the environmental sector while working in a dynamic and supportive environment,

Additional Information

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.