Environmental Justice Organizer - Part-time

Clean Water Action is hiring a part-time Environmental Justice Organizer in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves calling existing members to develop long-term donors for environmental campaigns. Candidates should have strong communication skills and an interest in non-profit work. The position offers flexible scheduling and requires a minimum commitment of 6 months. Employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and located in the Pittsburgh area.
strongCompany Description:/strongpstrongWe work to empower people to take action to protect America's waters, build healthy communities, and to make democracy work for all of us./strong#xa0;With over a million members nationwide (100K here in PA), Clean Water Action is at the forefront of grassroots efforts to protect our nation's environment and public health. For over 50 years, Clean Water Action has succeeded in winning some of the nation's most important environmental protections through grassroots organizing, expert policy research, and political advocacy focused on holding elected officials accountable to the public./pstrongJob Description:/strongpstrongJoin Clean Water Action's canvass team to make a impact on the local, state and national level!/strong/ppstrongClean Water Action is hiring community organizers to call our existing members and develop long-term sustaining donors for our environmental work./strong/pulliOur current campaigns include reversing a Supreme Court decision to weaken the Clean Water Act, banning toxic chemicals in household products, holding energy companies accountable for their political spending and providing funding for composting programs./liliPhone canvass positions are#xa0;strongpart-time, providing flexible scheduling/strong#xa0;for students, parents, and those with day jobs. We look for#xa0;stronga minimum commitment of 6#xa0;months./strong/liliWe offer shifts Monday-Friday in the evenings with a starting rate of $15 hourly./lilistrongAll employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and located in the Pittsburgh area./strong/li/ulpstrongWhat's in it for you?/strong/pulliTraining and continuing support on communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, diplomacy and persuasion - and other soft skills needed for all successful professional and personal relationships./liliWe strongly focus on career development, with opportunities to travel and move into leadership positions./liliDaily opportunities to gain deep knowledge about environment and public health issues, advocacy, campaign strategies, and local, state, and federal politics./liliCasual but engaging workplace environment./liliEnhanced benefits are available for employees who work 21+ hours/week./li/ulstrongQualifications:/strongpWe look for candidates who have strong oral and written communication skills, and who possess good attention to detail. Candidates should have an interest in non-profit or campaign work, policy, or politics.#xa0;We do provide extensive training on the job responsibilities and on the issues we cover. If you're ready to make a difference in the environmental sector while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, apply now and become a part of our team!/pstrongAdditional Information:/strongpAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./p
strongCompany Description:/strongpstrongWe work to empower people to take action to protect America's waters, build healthy communities, and to make democracy work for all of us./strong#xa0;With over a million members nationwide (100K here in PA), Clean Water Action is at the forefront of grassroots efforts to protect our nation's environment and public health. For over 50 years, Clean Water Action has succeeded in winning some of the nation's most important environmental protections through grassroots organizing, expert policy research, and political advocacy focused on holding elected officials accountable to the public./pstrongJob Description:/strongpstrongJoin Clean Water Action's canvass team to make a impact on the local, state and national level!/strong/ppstrongClean Water Action is hiring community organizers to call our existing members and develop long-term sustaining donors for our environmental work./strong/pulliOur current campaigns include reversing a Supreme Court decision to weaken the Clean Water Act, banning toxic chemicals in household products, holding energy companies accountable for their political spending and providing funding for composting programs./liliPhone canvass positions are#xa0;strongpart-time, providing flexible scheduling/strong#xa0;for students, parents, and those with day jobs. We look for#xa0;stronga minimum commitment of 6#xa0;months./strong/liliWe offer shifts Monday-Friday in the evenings with a starting rate of $15 hourly./lilistrongAll employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and located in the Pittsburgh area./strong/li/ulpstrongWhat's in it for you?/strong/pulliTraining and continuing support on communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, diplomacy and persuasion - and other soft skills needed for all successful professional and personal relationships./liliWe strongly focus on career development, with opportunities to travel and move into leadership positions./liliDaily opportunities to gain deep knowledge about environment and public health issues, advocacy, campaign strategies, and local, state, and federal politics./liliCasual but engaging workplace environment./liliEnhanced benefits are available for employees who work 21+ hours/week./li/ulstrongQualifications:/strongpWe look for candidates who have strong oral and written communication skills, and who possess good attention to detail. Candidates should have an interest in non-profit or campaign work, policy, or politics.#xa0;We do provide extensive training on the job responsibilities and on the issues we cover. If you're ready to make a difference in the environmental sector while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, apply now and become a part of our team!/pstrongAdditional Information:/strongpAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./p