Are you an ambitious organizer with activist experience looking to take your political work into a leadership role?

We are hiring passionate environmentalists and activists to help build grassroots momentum around environmental public advocacy campaigns! During election years, we work hard to do the same for strong progressive candidates at the local, state and federal level.

Clean Water Action is dedicated to building a movement of strong environmental leaders. We are hiring activists that wish to grow within the organization and the movement. Our Grassroots Management Trainee positions are open to those who want to select the fast-track to develop into Field Managers and Canvass Directors. This is an ideal full-time, entry-level role for people entering a nonprofit career track with previous activism experience and ambitious career goals.

Over the course of a year, you will learn the basics of community organizing and running a successful grassroots campaign, including, but not limited to, staff management, fundraising and donor recruitment, sustainability initiatives, public policy, and balancing a budget.

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.

Field Managers play a critical role ensuring the success of the organization’s grassroots campaigns.

Responsibilities include:

• Train, develop, and manage a crew of canvass staff to do high quality community organizing.
• Report to and work with the Canvass Director to recommend who is hired, fired, promoted.
• Analyze crew and individual performance, make recommendations for improvement.
• Carry out administrative, logistic, and financial management responsibilities as necessary to run efficient and safe crews.
• Meet/exceed all canvassing and organizing standards. Understand, educate, and hold staff accountable to organizational policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have strong communication and motivational skills
• Must be a self-starter who can work autonomously
• Desire for political AND social change is essential
• Candidates must be able to work within and lead a team
• Experience handling many responsibilities preferred
• Authorized to work in the United States

COMPENSATION:

$17.00 /hour plus bonus
Full-time employees eligible for paid sick, vacation and holiday time, company sponsored health and dental care, 401(k), and travel opportunities.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION:

We are committed to reflecting the communities we work in and POC, LGBTIQ folks, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

* As an equal opportunity employer, Clean Water Action is dedicated to non-discrimination in every aspect of employment. No person is to be discriminated against 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 Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks Required, Vaccinations Required. COVID-19 protocols will be reviewed on site.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19107: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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