Environmental Organizer

Studentpirgs; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join as Environmental Organizers. This role focuses on mobilizing students for environmental and social change, tackling critical issues like plastic waste and wildlife protection. You will recruit and inspire students, develop strategic campaigns, and build coalitions across campuses. With a commitment to fostering leadership and community, this position offers an opportunity to be at the forefront of meaningful change. Join a team that values youth power and aims to create a brighter future for all.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation Leave

Commuter Benefits

Student Loan Assistance

401(k) with Match

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Commitment to environmental and student issues with leadership experience.
• Goal-oriented and results-driven with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and inspire students to take action on key issues.
• Help students run strategic campaigns on environmental issues.
• Train students in grassroots organizing and media outreach.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Goal-oriented

Collaborative

Adaptability

Education

Experience in Environmental Issues

Experience in Student Engagement

Job description

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This range is provided by Student PIRGs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$37,000.00/yr - $43,347.00/yr

Position Overview

As a Campus Organizer, you’ll be at the forefront of building a brighter future for all of us — protecting wildlife and wild places, tackling plastic waste, advancing clean energy, and promoting student voting and engagement. We focus on college campuses to develop leaders and mobilize students for environmental and social change.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruit and inspire students to take action on key issues.
2. Help students run strategic campaigns on issues like plastic reduction, wildlife protection, and college affordability.
3. Build coalitions with student organizations and volunteers.
4. Train students in grassroots organizing, lobbying, and media outreach.
5. Develop a sustainable student-led organization through fundraising and relationship-building.
6. Lead citizen outreach during summer, managing canvass teams for fundraising and grassroots support, with flexibility for relocation.

Qualifications

• Commitment to environmental and student issues, with leadership experience.
• Goal-oriented and results-driven.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passionate, adaptable, and collaborative.
• Willing to work hard for incremental change.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary ranges from $37,000 to $43,347, depending on location and experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid sick and vacation leave, commuter benefits, potential student loan assistance, 401(k) with match, parental leave, and disability insurance. Long-term employees gain additional vacation days and career advancement opportunities.

Locations

Positions available across multiple states including Arizona, California, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Application Process

Apply now here. Positions start immediately or in August 2025; short-term roles are also available.

About Student PIRGs

We believe in youth power to create change. For over 50 years, we’ve supported student activism on issues like climate, health, democracy, and hunger, providing training and resources to foster effective leadership.

Our Values

Aligned with The Public Interest Network, we operate with shared values of justice, sustainability, and community. Learn more at https://studentpirgs.org/core-values/.

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified applicants regardless of background, including criminal history, in accordance with the law.

COVID-19 safety protocols are in place; vaccination and booster requirements vary by state and role.