Long-Term Grassroots Organizer: Community Health and Corporate Accountability

Clean Water Action; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Daily performance bonuses

Paid training

Zusammenfassung

Clean Water Action Minnesota is seeking a part-time grassroots organizer to mobilize supporters, raise funds, and advocate for environmental justice in Minneapolis, MN. You will canvass communities, recruit members, and help advance progressive policy goals through direct outreach and organized actions.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. The role emphasizes community engagement, reliability, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifikationen

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in nonprofit organizing, environmental advocacy, or public policy.
• Reliable, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Aufgaben

• Canvass door-to-door to inform and inspire the public about environmental and social justice campaigns.
• Recruit and mobilize supporters and new Clean Water Action members.
• Fundraise to sustain grassroots advocacy work.
• Collect postcards, letters, and calls to lawmakers to advance policy goals.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to a positive, motivated team.
• Full paid training in canvassing and campaign issues is provided.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Door-to-door canvassing

Interpersonal skills

Grassroots organizing

Jobbeschreibung

Long-Term Grassroots Organizer: Community Health and Corporate Accountability

Part-time

Compensation: from USD 20 - hourly

Since 1972, Clean Water Action has been at the forefront of grassroots advocacy to protect communities and the environment. Our Minnesota chapter has been organizing residents since 1982 to fight pollution, toxic chemicals, and corporate overreach.

Recent victories include:

2024 Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, holding producers accountable to steward their plastic waste

2023 Amara’s Law, the nation’s first PFAS chemical ban

We believe that organized people can win against organized money, and every Minnesotan deserves clean water, safe communities, and a livable future.

Are you ready to take on corporate polluters and protect Minnesota’s environment? Do you want to build grassroots power and make a real difference?

Clean Water Action Minnesota is hiring passionate Grassroots Organizers to join our field canvass team. You’ll engage directly with Minnesotans to mobilize supporters, raise funds, and fight for policies that hold corporations accountable for pollution, waste, and harmful development.

Responsibilities:

Canvass door-to-door to inform and inspire the public about environmental and social justice campaigns

Recruit and mobilize supporters and new Clean Water Action members

Fundraise to sustain grassroots advocacy work

Collect postcards, letters, and calls to lawmakers to advance our progressive policy goals

Maintain accurate records and contribute to a positive, motivated team

Full paid training in canvassing and campaign issues is provided. No prior experience required.

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Position: Part-time (3 to 4 days); Full-time (5 days)

Hours: 2 pm to 9:30 pm

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Compensation: $19.00an hour; daily opportunities for bonus pay

Interest in nonprofit organizing, environmental advocacy, or public policy

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Reliable, motivated, and detail-oriented

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Ideal candidates enjoy connecting with people as part of their daily work and are motivated to make real change on these issues.

We are committed to reflecting the communities we work in; BIPOC, LGBT+ folks, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Clean Water Action is dedicated to non-discrimination in every aspect of employment. No person is to be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other ground prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal opportunity policy applies to veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotions, terminations, pay, and the work environment.

Wage: $20/hourly ($19/hourly paid training for the first 10 days)

Supplemental pay types: Daily performance bonuses

Ability to commute/relocate: Ability to reliably commute to Minneapolis, MN before starting work Required. We do not provide any moving or housing assistance. Please only apply if you have specific plans to be located near the Minneapolis Clean Water Action office.

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