Grassroots Organizer Intern

Job Description

About Company

Clean Water Action is a non-profit organization dedicated to campaigns focused on water quality, holding polluters accountable, and environmental justice. It boasts a significant membership, with 100,000 members in Pennsylvania and over half a million members nationwide, placing it at the forefront of grassroots efforts to safeguard communities, public health, and the environment.

The organization has a track record of notable achievements, including:
• Passing the Philadelphia Plastic Bag Ban.
• Winning a lawsuit against Trump’s EPA in 2019.
• Launching the Resilient Community Stormwater Initiative.

Clean Water Action fosters an environment where individuals work with passionate and purpose-driven people who share a common vision of leveraging the power of people to effect change. The organization strongly values a diverse workplace, actively encouraging people of color and those from economically disadvantaged communities to apply. It operates as an equal opportunity employer, ensuring no discrimination in hiring based on race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy encompasses all aspects of employment, from hiring and promotions to terminations, pay, and the work environment.

Job Description (detailed)

Position Title: Grassroots Organizer Intern

Program Focus: This internship is designed for individuals passionate about the environment seeking to start a career in the non-profit sector. It offers hands-on experience in grassroots advocacy, community organizing, and public policy with a direct impact.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Team: Interns will join the organization’s Field Canvass team.

Current Campaigns: The team is actively engaged in fighting to:
• Reverse the Supreme Court decision that weakened the Clean Water Act.
• Ban PFAS from household products.
• Uplift Environmental Justice communities by holding known pollution facilities accountable.

Internship Duration: The program spans 10 to 16 weeks.

Core Responsibilities: As a Grassroots Organizer Intern, primary duties involve canvassing communities on vital environmental issues. Specific responsibilities include:
• One-on-one communication with community members.
• Fundraising activities.
• Collecting calls-to-action addressed to lawmakers (e.g., petitions, signatures, and handwritten letters).
• Dispersing information to the public.
• Maintaining good record keeping.

Schedule and Compensation:
• Position Type: Available as Part-time (3 to 4 days) or Full-time (5 days).
• Hours: Daily from 2 pm to 9 pm.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday.
• Compensation: $16 an hour, with additional bonus opportunities.

Benefits: The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Potential for long-term growth within the organization.

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

Qualifications Sought: Candidates should possess:
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Cultural competence.
• A firm commitment to racial justice and equity.
• An interest in non-profit or campaign work, policy, or politics.
• An enjoyment of connecting with people as part of their daily work.
• Motivation to make real change on the issues Clean Water Action addresses.

Training: The organization commits to providing extensive training on all job responsibilities and the specific environmental issues covered.

Work Environment: Interns will operate in a dynamic and supportive environment, making a difference in the environmental sector.