Environmental Organizer Job at Clean Water Action, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • Clean Water Action
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description



We work to empower people to take action to protect America's waters, build healthy communities, and to make democracy work for all of us. With over a million members nationwide (100K here in PA), Clean Water Action is at the forefront of grassroots efforts to protect our nation's environment and public health. For over 50 years, Clean Water Action has succeeded in winning some of the nation's most important environmental protections through grassroots organizing, expert policy research, and political advocacy focused on holding elected officials accountable to the public.

Job Description



Join Clean Water Action's canvass team to fight against environmental rollbacks at the national level, and pass progressive policies at the state and local level.

Clean Water Action is hiring community organizers to call our existing members and develop long-term sustaining donors for our environmental work.

  • Our current campaigns include fighting against anti-clean water bills at the Federal level, banning toxic chemicals in consumer goods, banning monopoly utilities from making policy, and banning intentionally added microplastics in consumer goods.
  • Phone canvass positions are  part-time, providing flexible scheduling.  We look for a minimum commitment of 6 months.
  • We offer shifts Monday-Friday in the evenings with a starting rate of $18 hourly.
  • All employees must be located in the Pittsburgh area.

What's in it for you?

  • Training and continuing support on communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking- and other soft skills needed for all successful professional and personal relationships.
  • We strongly focus on career development, with opportunities to travel and move into leadership positions.
  • Daily opportunities to gain deep knowledge about environment and public health issues, advocacy, campaign strategies, and local, state, and federal politics.
  • Casual but engaging workplace environment.
  • Enhanced benefits are available for employees who work 21+ hours/week.

Qualifications



We look for candidates who have strong oral and written communication skills, and who possess good attention to detail. Candidates should have an interest in non-profit or campaign work, policy, or politics. We do provide extensive training on the job responsibilities and on the issues we cover. If you're ready to make a difference in the environmental sector while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, apply now and become a part of our team!

Additional Information



All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Casual work, Local area, Afternoon shift, Shift work, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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