Yearlong Paid Environmental Organizer — Launch Your Impact

Green Corps; Minnesota; On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Commuter benefit

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Green Corps runs a yearlong, paid training program to launch careers in environmental organizing. Organizers will lead campaigns across multiple states, recruit and manage canvass staff, and gain eight weeks of classroom instruction plus field experience.

Graduates typically connect with organizing jobs after the year, with a strong emphasis on impact and professional development within the environmental movement.

Qualifications

• Passion for protecting the environment and dedication to advocacy work.
• Strong writing, public speaking, and collaborative skills.
• Leadership experience on campus or in the community.
• Solid work ethic and goal-oriented with flexibility for campaigns.
• Willingness to commit a year to learning organizing fundamentals across campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Run three to five campaigns across the year in multiple locations.
• Oversee grassroots canvass office; hire and manage canvass staff.
• Receive eight weeks of classroom training on organizing theory and skills.
• Build career-launching experience connecting graduates with organizing roles.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in significant decisions.

Skills

Environmental passion

Strong communication

Leadership experience

Work ethic

Commit year-long program

Job description

Green Corps runs a yearlong, paid training program to launch careers in environmental organizing. Organizers will lead campaigns across multiple states, recruit and manage canvass staff, and gain eight weeks of classroom instruction plus field experience.

Graduates typically connect with organizing jobs after the year, with a strong emphasis on impact and professional development within the environmental movement.