Jobs & Internships

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund seek an experienced Community Organizer for our Pittsburgh office. This role involves leading outreach and organizing efforts for local and state campaigns addressing health-related environmental issues in Pittsburgh and southwest PA. We are looking for a skilled organizer who can develop effective community engagement strategies to mobilize residents and drive successful issue campaigns. Candidates should have a passion for clean water, environmental justice, waste reduction, and community health. Experience in communities of color and lower-income areas is a plus, and the role involves addressing lead contamination, plastic pollution, and advocating for environmental justice policies at both state and local levels.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are searching for a Deputy Director to lead and advance their initiatives in Minnesota. This role involves close collaboration with the State Director to achieve legislative, fundraising, staffing, and community engagement objectives. The Deputy Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing climate change programs at local and state levels, encompassing strategic campaigns, coalition formation, policy research, and public awareness efforts. Responsibilities include organizing online and offline activities, orchestrating events, generating media exposure, crafting communication materials, building and guiding volunteer teams, representing the organization in regional and national coalitions, and contributing to fundraising strategies. Regular travel within Minnesota, occasional national travel, and engagement with the state legislature are integral aspects of the role.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a part-time coordinator to lead the new Youth Action Collaborative. In this role, you will adapt and implement the YAC Curriculum to create a tailored after school program that fosters environmental knowledge and essential professional organizing skills. By partnering with teachers at partner schools, you will recruit enthusiastic YAC participants, providing them with opportunities to act on local environmental issues. You will also support and mentor youth organizers in executing a Youth Participatory Action Research Project addressing a local environmental concern. Additionally, your assistance with grant fundraising for the YAC and other assigned fundraising projects will play a vital role in sustaining our impactful initiatives. Join us in inspiring and empowering the next generation of environmental advocates by applying for this exciting opportunity!

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund seek a full-time Program Manager for our Boston office, responsible for leading the organization's youth programming. You will adapt and implement the YAC Curriculum to create a customized after school program, fostering environmental knowledge and professional organizing skills, and encouraging youth to address local environmental issues. Collaboration with partner schools' teachers will be essential for recruiting YAC participants. Additionally, you will support and guide youth organizers in implementing a Youth Participatory Action Research Project and manage the college internship program. Grant applications for youth programs will also fall under your direction from MA State Directors.

Join Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund as our State Director, overseeing impactful programs in Michigan. Take charge of developing and executing local and state campaigns, driving legislative and electoral efforts, coalition building, research, policy development, and public education. Protect the federal Clean Water Act by actively supporting national campaigns in Michigan.

The Human Resources Manager diligently monitors our hiring, compensation, and performance tracking policies and practices, ensuring they align with this objective. They provide recommendations for necessary improvements, reporting directly to our Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. In addition, the HR Manager oversees a team of three individuals in our national HR department and provides training and support to hiring managers in our offices nationwide.

As a Environmental Advocate, you will be collaborating with a dedicated staff team to design and execute components of statewide issue campaigns. Serving as a representative and fostering relationships within coalitions, campaign partnerships, and the environmental and justice communities. Coordinating lobbying efforts and facilitating communication with state legislators and agency staff.

As a newly hired director, you will embark on a comprehensive four to six-month field training program, working closely with experienced directors to learn our successful fundraising model and gain hands-on experience. Throughout your time with us, you will receive continuous support from our regional management staff. By the end of your first year, you will have acquired the skills needed to effectively run grassroots campaigns, including fundraising, donor recruitment, campaign communications, and staff management. Join us and make a meaningful impact on our organization and the communities we serve.

Calling all changemakers and aspiring advocates! Clean Water Action is now accepting applications for its fall or winter 2023/2024 internship program. Gain hands-on experience in the realms of politics, communications, and advocacy, while working alongside our dedicated professional outreach team. As an intern, you'll actively engage the public, igniting their passion for critical national and state campaigns to protect clean water, combat climate change, expose the impacts of oil and gas production, and discover safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.

Clean Water Action invites you to join our dynamic team as we open applications for Field Canvass Organizers. As a community organizer, you will collaborate closely with our professional outreach team to ignite meaningful change at the local, state, and national levels. Through engaging communities, educating the public, and building vital support, you will empower individuals to take action on crucial issues. Moreover, we prioritize your career development, providing exciting opportunities for travel and comprehensive management training.

Clean Water Action is currently hiring community organizers to call our existing members and develop long-term sustaining donors for Clean Water Action's environmental work. Our phone team educates members on our work, fundraises, and gets commitments to take action on current campaigns.

As a coordinator, you'll empower residents and local groups to take action against the disproportionate threats faced by low-income communities and communities of color due to goods movement. From ports and trucks to warehouses and last-mile delivery, you'll play a vital role in advocating for healthier and more sustainable solutions. Come join our team and help us create a healthier future for all!