PAID Grassroots Organizer Internship: Environmental Justice Advocacy

Clean Water Action is a non-profit focusing on campaigns related to water quality, holding polluters accountable, and environmental justice. With 100,000 members in Pennsylvania and over half a million members nationwide, Clean Water Action is at the forefront of grassroots efforts to protect our communities, public health, and the environment. Our recent victories include unanimously passing a State House Bill to ban PFAS from firefighting foam, passing the Philadelphia Plastic Bag Ban, and winning the lawsuit against Trump's EPA in 2019! By joining our team, you will work with passionate and purpose-driven people who share a common vision: harnessing the power of the people to make a difference.

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: This is a fully in-person position in Philadelphia, PA. Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Work Hours: 2 pm to 9 pm; Monday through Friday
• 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.
• 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

We seek candidates with strong face-to-face 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!

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.