Grassroots Organizer Intern

Job Description

About Company

Clean Water Action is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the environment and public health. They focus on preserving water quality and advocating for policies that ensure clean water for all. Currently, Clean Water Action is actively engaged in several critical campaigns:
• Reversing the Supreme Court decision that weakened the Clean Water Act.
• Banning PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from household products.
• Uplifting Environmental Justice communities by holding known pollution facilities accountable for their actions.
The organization values a diverse workplace and actively encourages people of color and individuals from economically disadvantaged communities to apply. They are an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in all aspects of employment.

Job Description, Detailed

Role Title: Grassroots Organizer Intern
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Partnership: This role is advertised through a partnership between WayUp and Clean Water Action.

Position Type:
• Internship Duration: 10 to 16 weeks long.
• Work Status: Part-time (3 to 4 days per week) or Full-time (5 days per week) options available.

Hours & Schedule:
• Daily Hours: 2 pm to 9 pm
• Schedule: Monday through Friday

Compensation & Benefits:
• Hourly Pay: $16 an hour
• Additional Compensation: Bonus opportunities
• Benefits (for eligible employees): Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Growth Potential: Potential for long-term growth within the organization.

COVID-19 Policy: COVID-19 vaccination is highly encouraged for all applicants.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Grassroots Organizer Intern, you will be part of the Field Canvass team and engage in grassroots organizing within communities. Your responsibilities will include:
• One-on-one communication with community members.
• Fundraising efforts.
• Collecting calls-to-actions addressed to lawmakers (e.g., petitions, signatures, handwritten letters).
• Dispersing information related to environmental issues and campaigns.
• Maintaining good record keeping of interactions and collected data.

Current Issues/Focus Areas:
Interns will be working on vital issues such as:
• Efforts to reverse the Supreme Court decision weakening the Clean Water Act.
• Campaigns to ban PFAS from household products.
• Initiatives to uplift Environmental Justice communities by holding polluters accountable.

Qualifications:
Clean Water Action seeks candidates who are passionate about the environment and eager to start a career in the nonprofit sector. Ideal candidates should possess:
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Cultural competence.
• A commitment to racial justice and equity.
• An interest in non-profit or campaign work, policy, or politics.
• A desire to connect with people as part of their daily work.
• Motivation to make real change on environmental issues.

Training:
Extensive training will be provided to all interns, covering job responsibilities and the specific issues Clean Water Action addresses.