Non-profit Environmental Canvasser - Northampton, United States - Clean Water Action

Description

Are you looking for a meaningful job where _YOU_ directly impact social change?

Clean Water Action is looking to hire motivated Community Organizers to join our team Since our founding during the campaign to pass the landmark Clean Water Act in 1972, Clean Water Action has worked to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table.

Our community organizers will work with our professional outreach team to engage communities in local, state and national issues, informing and educating the public, building support and channeling that support into action.

We have a strong and early focus on career development that involves travel and management training opportunities.

Our grassroots political organizers speak to local citizens about state issues and corporate issues
- informing and educating the public, building support and channeling that support into action


These issues include:

• Toxic Chemicals: Getting toxic PFAS chemicals out of food packaging, fire fighting equipment, têxtiles/upholstery, and state used pesticides.
• Pollution: Defending and protecting water pollution standards from industries such as coal and gas.
• Environmental Justice: Ensuring that communities of color and lowincome communities have the same access to clean water, sustainable energy, and public health that other communities do.

In order to be an effective ally and partner in environmental justice work, Clean Water Action has also turned inward in an effort to identify and remove potentially racist structures and policies.

We want to create a culture that allows all people to thrive and grow within the organization. It is through this effort that our staff can resemble the communities in which we organize. Furthermore, a diverse staff will result in more varied and effective approaches to our campaign objectives and strategies.


Hours:
-
Monday through Friday from
2pm to 9pm. There is a minimum commitment of three days per week. This is an
in-person position.


Benefits:

• Paid training
• Gain knowledge of local politics, campaign strategies, and environmental issues
• Possibility for future employment
• Opportunities for travel throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the U.S.,

Other Job Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Passion for progressive politics and environmental issues
• Must be vaccinated against the COVID19 virus
• Must be 18+
• Ability to commute to Northampton, Massachusetts
• As an equal opportunity employer, Clean Water Action is dedicated to nondiscrimination in every aspect of employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other ground prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal opportunity policy applies to veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotions, terminations, pay, and the work environment. *_

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Internship


Pay:
From $17.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Northampton, MA 01060: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person