Grassroots Organizer Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Name: Clean Water Action
Partnership: WayUp is partnering with Clean Water Action for this hiring.
Mission/Focus: Clean Water Action is a non-profit organization passionate about the environment. They are actively engaged in grassroots advocacy, community organizing, and public policy to protect water resources.
Current Campaigns: They are currently fighting to reverse a Supreme Court decision that weakened the Clean Water Act, ban PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from household products, and uplift Environmental Justice communities by holding known pollution facilities accountable.
Values: The organization values a diverse workplace, encourages applications from people of color and those from economically disadvantaged communities, and is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate 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 applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotions, terminations, pay, and the work environment.

Job Description

Job Title: Grassroots Organizer Intern
Team: Field Canvass team
Primary Goal/Purpose: To gain hands-on experience in grassroots advocacy, community organizing, and public policy while making a real impact on vital environmental issues. The role involves canvassing communities around these issues through grassroots organizing.
Internship Duration: 10 to 16 weeks long.
Key Responsibilities:
• One-on-one communication: Engaging directly with community members.
• Fundraising: Raising financial support for the organization’s campaigns.
• Collecting calls-to-actions: Gathering support for legislative actions, such as petitions, signatures, and handwritten letters addressed to lawmakers.
• Dispersing information: Educating the public about the environmental issues and Clean Water Action’s efforts.
• Good record keeping: Maintaining accurate records of interactions and collected data.
Specific Campaigns/Issues to Address:
• Reversing the Supreme Court decision to weaken the Clean Water Act.
• Banning PFAS from household products.
• Uplifting Environmental Justice communities by holding known pollution facilities accountable.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type:
• Part-time: 3 to 4 days per week
• Full-time: 5 days per week
Hours: 2 pm to 9 pm
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Compensation:
• Hourly Rate: $16 an hour
• Bonus Opportunities: Available in addition to the hourly wage.
Benefits:
• 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:
• Skills:
• Strong oral communication skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Cultural competence
• Commitment:
• Commitment to racial justice and equity
• Interests:
• Interest in non-profit or campaign work
• Interest in policy
• Interest in politics
• Attributes:
• Enjoys connecting with people as part of daily work
• Motivated to make real change on environmental issues
Training: Extensive training is provided on job responsibilities and the issues covered.