Environmental Organizer Full TimePart TimeInternship

Clean Water Action; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening Hours

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Water Action in Northampton, MA is hiring full-time and part-time Grassroots Organizers to join our Field Canvass team. This in-person role focuses on engaging communities, educating the public, fundraising, and mobilizing support for our environmental priorities.

You will work evening hours, 32.5–40 hours weekly, with paid training and opportunities for career growth. Starting pay is $18 per hour, with benefits for employees working 21+ hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 day a week commitment.
• Passion for environmental and social justice issues.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Interest in nonprofit work, grassroots organizing, or policy advocacy.
• This is an IN-PERSON role based in Northampton, MA. You must be within 1hr driving distance of the office or plan to relocate to qualify for employment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with communities to educate, fundraise, and mobilize support for Clean Water Action’s policy priorities.
• Raise awareness and funds to sustain environmental and public health initiatives.
• Advocate for bold legislative action to address systemic issues.

Skills

Strong oral communication

Passion for environmental justice

Interest in nonprofit work

Job description

Job Description

Join the Movement for Clean Water!

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 while making a real impact?

Clean Water Action is hiring full-time and part-time Grassroots Organizers in Northampton, MA to join our Field Canvass team!

As part of the team, you will:

• Engage with communities to educate, fundraise, and mobilize support for Clean Water Action’s policy priorities, such as combating climate change, advocating for clean water affordability, and banning toxic chemicals.
• Raise awareness and funds to sustain critical environmental and public health initiatives.
• Advocate for bold legislative action to address systemic issues, including utility affordability and corporate accountability.

What We Offer

• Evening Hours
• September- May ( 2:00 PM– 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday )
• June-August 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• Full time positions between 32.5 and 40 hours a week
• Paid training and professional development in grassroots organizing and advocacy.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership within the organization.
• Competitive pay starting at $18/hour , with bonus opportunities.
• Enhanced benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k), for employees working 21+ hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 day a week commitment
• Passion for environmental and social justice issues.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Interest in nonprofit work, grassroots organizing, or policy advocacy.
• This is an IN-PERSON role based in Northampton, MA. You must be within 1hr driving distance of the office or plan to relocate to qualify for employment.

Additional Information

• Multilingual candidates and those with backgrounds in Sociology, Political Science, Public Health, Environmental Studies, or Communications are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Clean Water Action is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace. We encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women candidates.

Compensation

$18-$18