Clean Water Action is a non-profit focusing on campaigns related to water quality, holding polluters and politicians accountable, and environmental justice. With 100,000 members in Pennsylvania and over half a million members nationwide, Clean Water Action is at the forefront of grassroots efforts to protect our communities, public health, and the environment. Our recent victories include unanimously passing a state house bill to ban PFAS from firefighting foam and passing the Pittsburgh plastic bag ban! By joining our team, you will work with passionate and purpose-driven people who share a common vision: harnessing the power of the people to make a difference.

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, community organizing, and public policy while making a real impact?

Clean Water Action is hiring Grassroots Organizers in Pittsburgh, PA to join our phone canvass team. We are currently fighting to safeguard communities from AI data centers, ban PFAS from household products, and uplift Environmental Justice communities. We are also at the start of our get out the vote work to elect environmental champions!

As part of our team, you will canvass our members around these vital issues through grassroots organizing. Responsibilities include one-on-one communication with members, collecting calls-to-actions addressed to lawmakers (e.g. petitions and phone calls), fundraising, dispersing information, and accurate record keeping.

• Location: This is an in-person position in Pittsburgh, PA.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

• Position: Part-time (3 to 5 weekdays)
• Hours: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
• Compensation: $18 an hour; bonus opportunities
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k, opportunities for travel, and potential for long-term growth within the organization

We seek candidates with strong communication skills, strong attention to detail, cultural competence, and a commitment to racial justice and equity. Candidates should have an interest in non-profit or campaign work, policy, or politics. Ideal candidates enjoy connecting with people as part of their daily work and are motivated to make real change on these issues.

We provide hands on training on the job responsibilities and the issues we cover. 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!

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund values a diverse workplace. People of color and those from economically disadvantaged communities are particularly encouraged to apply. Clean Water Action is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotions, terminations, pay, and the work environment.