About the role#
Clean Water Action is hiring for a Community Organizer to join our team in Northampton. This role focuses on grassroots advocacy, helping us push for policy changes that protect public health and the environment. You will work directly with the public to build support for our initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Educate community members and mobilize support for our policy priorities.
- Raise funds to sustain our environmental and public health work.
- Advocate for legislative action on issues like utility affordability and corporate accountability.
What you'll need#
- A commitment of at least 3 days per week.
- Strong oral communication skills.
- An interest in nonprofit work, policy advocacy, or grassroots organizing.
- A genuine interest in environmental and social justice issues.
- Candidates with backgrounds in Sociology, Political Science, Public Health, or Communications are encouraged to apply.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based in Northampton, Massachusetts.
- You must live within a 1-hour drive of the office or plan to relocate.
- This position is paid and open on a rolling basis.
About Clean Water Action
Clean Water Action is a non-profit organization based in Washington, District of Columbia. It was founded in 1972 during the campaign for the Clean Water Act. The organization focuses on advocacy for health and environmental protections. It employs between 51 and 200 people and specializes in research, coalition building, and water policy.
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