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Clean Water Action

Long-Term Grassroots Organizer: Community Health and Corporate Accountability

Clean Water Action, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Long-Term Grassroots Organizer: Community Health and Corporate Accountability Since 1972, Clean Water Action has been at the forefront of grassroots advocacy to protect communities and the environment. Our Minnesota chapter has been organizing residents since 1982 to fight pollution, toxic chemicals, and corporate overreach.

2024 Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, holding producers accountable to steward their plastic waste

2023 Amara’s Law, the nation’s first PFAS chemical ban

Job Description Clean Water Action Minnesota is hiring passionate Grassroots Organizers to join our field canvass team. You’ll engage directly with Minnesotans to mobilize supporters, raise funds, and fight for policies that hold corporations accountable for pollution, waste, and harmful development.

Responsibilities

Canvass door-to-door to inform and inspire the public about environmental and social justice campaigns

Recruit and mobilize supporters and new Clean Water Action members

Fundraise to sustain grassroots advocacy work

Collect postcards, letters, and calls to lawmakers to advance our progressive policy goals

Maintain accurate records and contribute to a positive, motivated team

Compensation & Hours

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Position: Part-time (3 to 4 days) or Full-time (5 days)

Hours: 2 pm to 9:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Compensation: $19.50 an hour plus daily opportunities for bonus pay

COVID-19 vaccination is required for all applicants

Qualifications

Interest in nonprofit organizing, environmental advocacy, or public policy

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Reliable, motivated, and detail-oriented

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Equity Statement

We are committed to reflecting the communities we work in; BIPOC, LGBT+ folks, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Clean Water Action is dedicated to non-discrimination in every aspect of employment.

Benefits

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible schedule

Daily performance bonuses

Full paid training in canvassing and campaign issues is provided. No prior experience required.

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.

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