Environmental Justice Organizer

Clean Water Action is a non-profit focusing on campaigns related to water access, water quality, and environmental justice. The organization is working to pass a moratorium on data center construction across Michigan. The role involves organizing communities, aiding residents in contacting lawmakers, identifying volunteers, and participating in press conferences, lobby days, and other events. The position is in person in East Lansing, MI, Monday through Friday, 2pm to 10:30pm, with post-training pay of $20 hourly.

Responsibilities

Ensuring communities are aware of issues and given the tools to achieve solutions by organizing and fundraising with the field canvass team; Aiding community members in writing letters or otherwise contacting their lawmakers; Identifying volunteers who will work with the organization to hold politicians accountable for their votes on environmental and health related issues; Participating in occasional press conferences, lobby days, and other events

Requirements

Strong oral and written communication skills; Good attention to detail; Cultural competence; Commitment to racial justice and equity; Interest in non-profit or campaign work, policy, or politics

Nice to have

Multilingual candidates; Enjoy connecting with people as part of daily work; Motivated to make real change on environmental and health issues

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401k; Opportunities for travel within Michigan and throughout the US; Potential for long term growth within the organization; Performance bonuses