Environmental Justice Program Coordinator | Hybrid in Philadelphia, PA

Clean Water Action is hiring a full-time Environmental Justice Program Coordinator in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves organizing workshops, community engagement, and local projects to address environmental inequities. Responsibilities include outreach, program implementation, and supporting campaigns for environmental justice. Candidates should have a background in environmental studies, community organizing, or related fields, with experience in engaging underserved communities. The position is hybrid, indicating some in-person requirements.
Date Posted

March 27, 2026 12:00pm

Clean Water Action is a national, grassroots environmental organization that seeks to protect the environment and safeguard public health, promote passage of strong environmental laws, and help communities address local environmental problems affecting them. Clean Water Fund is a national research and education organization which promotes public interest on issues related to water, waste, and toxics.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a full-time Environmental Justice Program Coordinator in Philadelphia and southeast Pennsylvania to support programs addressing environmental inequities and improving health in underserved communities. The coordinator will organize workshops, youth engagement, environmental education, and local projects on food access, green space, pollution, and climate resilience, while managing logistics, tracking outcomes, and coordinating partnerships. This role also contributes to broader campaigns advancing environmental justice and clean water and air. Candidates should be passionate about community health and environmental justice, with experience in communities of color and lower-income areas.

Responsibilities
• Work with community partners to support community outreach and education; administrative and logistical support, partnerships and collaboration, program implementation, and measuring the impact of programs through monitoring and reporting.
• Assist in eastern Pennsylvania on CWA’s national and state campaigns.
• Assist in voter education efforts on environmental issues, and through Clean Water Action, help elect pro-environment candidates.
• Assist with media and public relations activities in eastern Pennsylvania.
• Assist in lobbying and other communication with legislators and agency staff.
• Assist with local fundraising activities, including events and individual donor work.
• Provide support for CWA’s field and phone canvasses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, public health, urban planning, public policy, social justice, sustainability, community development, or a related field. Equivalent lived experience, community organizing, or grassroots leadership may be considered in place of formal education.
• 2-4 years in community-based program coordination, environmental advocacy, public health, and electoral campaigns. Proven experience in engaging communities, especially in lower-income and BIPOC neighborhoods.
• Experience working with grassroots organizations, community residents, or coalition partners.
• Demonstrated experience organizing community meetings, workshops, or outreach campaigns.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, including managing timelines and program activities.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, particularly in diverse community settings.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with community members and partner organizations.
• Experience with data tracking, program evaluation, and reporting (especially for grant-funded programs).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Ability to translate complex environmental or policy issues into accessible information for the public.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role, requiring reliable home internet access and the ability to commute to the Philadelphia office on at least a weekly basis and surrounding areas.
• A deep passion for environmental justice, public health, and community empowerment.
• Comfortable with using online communication tools, managing digital campaigns, and utilizing basic software for organizing tasks.

Benefits: Clean Water Action offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Hybrid work flexibility

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts in a hybrid work model. Employees are expected to attend the office at least once per week, with the remainder of work hours completed remotely. Occasional evenings