LongTerm Grassroots Organizer Community Health and Corporate Accountability

Job Description

Are you ready to take on corporate polluters and protect Minnesota’s environment? Do you want to build grassroots power and make a real difference?

Clean Water Action Minnesota is hiring passionate Grassroots Organizers to join our field canvass team. You’ll engage directly with Minnesotans to mobilize supporters, raise funds, and fight for policies that hold corporations accountable for pollution, waste, and harmful development.

Responsibilities :

Canvass door-to-door to inform and inspire the public about environmental and social justice campaigns

Recruit and mobilize supporters and new Clean Water Action members

Fundraise to sustain grassroots advocacy work

Collect postcards, letters, and calls to lawmakers to advance our progressive policy goals

Maintain accurate records and contribute to a positive, motivated team

Full paid training in canvassing and campaign issues is provided. No prior experience required.

Location : Minneapolis, MN

Position : Part-time (3 to 4 days); Full-time (5 days)

Hours : 2 pm to 9 : 30 pm

Schedule : Monday through Friday

Compensation : $19.50 an hour; daily opportunities for bonus pay

COVID-19 vaccination is required for all applicants

Qualifications : Qualifications

Interest in nonprofit organizing, environmental advocacy, or public policy

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Reliable, motivated, and detail-oriented

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Ideal candidates enjoy connecting with people as part of their daily work and are motivated to make real change on these issues.

We are committed to reflecting the communities we work in; BIPOC, LGBT+ 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.

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!

Additional Information

Benefits : 401(k), Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), Flexible schedule

Wage : $20 / hourly ($19 / hourly paid training for the first 10 days)

Supplemental pay types : Daily performance bonuses

Ability to commute / relocate : Ability to reliably commute to Minneapolis, MN before starting work Required. We do not provide any moving or housing assistance. Please only apply if you have specific plans to be located near the Minneapolis Clean Water Action office.

If you’re ready to make a tangible impact in Minnesota’s environmental and public health landscape while growing your organizing skills, apply now to join our team!

Compensation : $20-$20