Environmental Organizer

Clean Water Action

Environmental Organizer

Northampton, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    **Join the Movement for Clean Water & Environmental Justice! **

    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 while making a real impact?

    Clean Water Action is hiring Environmental Organizers in Northampton, MA to help drive campaigns on clean water access, climate change, and environmental justice. This is an exciting opportunity to develop essential skills in advocacy, community organizing, and public policy while working with a nationally recognized environmental nonprofit.

    As part of the team, you will:

    • Engage with communities to educate, fundraise, and mobilize support for Clean Water Action’s policy priorities, such as combating climate change, advocating for clean water affordability, and banning toxic chemicals.
    • Raise awareness and funds to sustain critical environmental and public health initiatives.
    • Advocate for bold legislative action to address systemic issues, including utility affordability and corporate accountability.

    What We Offer

    • Flexible part-time hours (typically 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday).
    • Summer Internships and potential for academic credit
    • Paid training and professional development in grassroots organizing and advocacy.
    • Opportunities for career growth and leadership within the organization.
    • Competitive pay starting at $18/hour , with bonus opportunities.
    • Enhanced benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k), for employees working 21+ hours per week.
    • A supportive and casual work environment committed to equity and inclusion.

    If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and work toward a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable future, apply today to join Clean Water Action’s Northampton team!

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Passion for environmental and social justice issues.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills.
    • Attention to detail and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
    • Interest in nonprofit work, grassroots organizing, or policy advocacy.
    • Multilingual candidates and those with backgrounds in Social Work, Sociology, Political Science, Public Health, Environmental Studies, or Communications are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Additional Information

    Additional Information

    • This is an in-person role based in Northampton, MA. Applicants must have reliable plans to commute or reside locally.
    • Clean Water Action is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace. We encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women candidates.

    https://cleanwater.org/Application-Field-Organizer

  • Industry
    Non-Profit
  • About Us

    Clean Water Action is New Jersey's largest non-profit environmental organization. With over 150,000 individual members here in NJ, we are at the forefront of grassroots efforts to protect our state’s environment and public health. Clean Water Action works locally to sustain and improve environmental standards, preserve our invaluable natural resources and promote democratic processes in which the voice of the citizens determines the policy that affects our communities and quality of life.