PAID Grassroots Organizer Internship Environmental Justice Advocacy

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 part-time and full-time Grassroots Organizer Interns in Philadelphia PA to join our Field Canvass team. We are currently fighting to reverse the Supreme Court decision to weaken the Clean Water Act ban PFAS from household products and uplift Environmental Justice communities by holding known pollution facilities accountable.

As part of our 10-to-16 weeklong internship program you will canvass communities around these vital issues through grassroots organizing. Responsibilities include one-on-one communication with community members fundraising collecting calls-to-actions addressed to lawmakers (e.g. petitions signatures and handwritten letters) dispersing information and good record keeping.

• Location: Philadelphia PA
• Work Hours: 2 pm to 9 pm
• Position: Part-time (3 to 4 days) OR Full-time (5 days)
  • Most interns start in the spring or summer but start and end dates are flexible. Applicants must commit to interning for 10-to-16 weeks.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Compensation: $18 an hour; bonus opportunities
• Benefits: medical dental vision and life insurance and potential for long-term growth within the organization
• COVID-19 vaccination is highly encouraged for all applicants

Qualifications :

We seek candidates with strong oral and written 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 extensive 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 apply now and join our team!

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern