Activist

Work for Michigan's largest and most successful grassroots advocacy group.
Help pass clean water on to future generations.
Build an environmental majority in Michigan.
Make a difference, make a living, and have fun doing it!

Clean Water Action is a great place to work - whether building a career or working part-time during school - a place where you can make a difference, meet great people, and have fun. Clean Water Action is a powerhouse in Michigan, the Midwest, and the nation, providing opportunities - with the Hudson Bay Company network - to travel and work on a variety of campaigns across the country. Clean Water Action provides top-notch training and work experience; if you want to build career skills, or if you want to learn more about water quality issues, legislative and electoral politics, or grassroots organizing - this is the place to start. Clean Water Action is a great place to develop leadership skills, and many influential leaders - in this organization and in Michigan, the region, and nationally - began their careers here.

ACTIVIST/CAMPAIGN STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION: Organize and activate citizen participation through fundraising, membership development, public education and constituent letter-writing campaigns. Work for election of pro-environment candidates through voter education, registration, turnout and volunteer recruitment. Develop grassroots support on the following issues:
* Reducing trash imported into Michigan from Canada and other states
* Protecting the Great Lakes
* Promoting clean, renewable energy & Green Chemistry
* Preventing water pollution
* Protecting family farms and rural communities
* Making the economy work for the environment.

COMPENSATION: $375 - $490/wk. Additional compensation available according to performance or advancement. Paid training. Flexible scheduling (PT). Benefit package available—includes holiday and sick leave, health and dental insurance, life insurance, 2 weeks paid annual vacation, 401(k) and flex spending plan.

ADVANCEMENT: Leadership and management positions available within 2-3 months, according to performance and commitment; excellent management training program; opportunities for travel and relocation throughout US.
REQUIREMENTS
Commitment to environmental and social justice; strong communication skills; team-oriented attitude. Fundraising or campaign experience is highly desirable.