Grassroots Management Trainee at Clean Water Action

Northampton, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Policy Research, Accountability, Communication Skills, Leadership Qualities, Attention To Detail, Campaign Management, Training, Team Motivation, Logistics Management, Performance Analysis, Goal Setting

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Company Description Clean Water Action is a national nonprofit with over 50 years of experience advocating for clean water, environmental justice, and public health. With a strong emphasis on grassroots organizing, expert policy research, and holding elected officials accountable, we empower communities to take meaningful action on critical environmental issues. Job Description Clean Water Action is looking to hire a core team of motivated individuals with a passion for progressive social change to fill community-outreach and management positions. This is a full-time position. We are looking to hire candidates who are available to start immediately. This is an in-person job in Northampton, MA, and the hours are from 1pm to 9pm Monday through Friday. What we work on: Accountability: Hold elected officials accountable to protecting the environment and public health. Clean Water: Protect the nation’s waterways to keep our drinking water and recreational areas pristine Environmental Justice: Ensure that low income communities and communities of color are not disproportionately burdened by negative environmental impacts. Climate Change: Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and programs that will help mitigate climate change disasters, improve overall public health, and create a green working economy. Benefits: Paid training, sick, and vacation time Health and dental insurance Advancement opportunities Travel opportunities nationwide Bonus pay Qualifications Job responsibilities for canvass managers include educating the public on our campaigns and building the support we need to win through petition signatures, collecting letters to our lawmakers, and fundraising. All Field Manager candidates will start off as canvassers(at a pay rate of $18+/hr) and can be fast-tracked to management positions($18.25+/hr(Trainer) or $21.10+/hr(Field Manager)) depending on skill level and/or past experience. Field Manager responsibilities include training and developing new activists, motivating teams of 5 or more to be goal oriented, managing team logistics, analyzing canvass and budget performance, excelling at setting and meeting goals, and leading by example. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, great leadership qualities, attention to detail, and a true passion for environmental issues, politics, or social justice. Additional Information This is an in-person role based in Northampton, MA. Applicants must have reliable plans to commute or reside locally. If you’re ready to lead a team, drive meaningful campaigns, and work toward a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable future, apply today to join Clean Water Action’s Northampton team! 💧♻️🌍 *Clean Water Action is committed to reflecting the communities we work in. BIPOC, LGBTIQIA+ folks, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Clean Water action is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Compensation: USD 21 - USD 25 - hourly

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include educating the public on campaigns, building support through petition signatures and fundraising, and for management roles, training new activists and leading teams to meet goals. Field Managers are responsible for training, motivating teams of five or more, managing logistics, and analyzing performance.