Environmental Justice Advocate

7 days ago


East Lansing, Michigan, United States Clean Water Action Full time

We are seeking a passionate Environmental Justice Advocate to join our team in East Lansing, MI.

Company Overview

Clean Water Action is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering communities to take action and protect America's waters. With 160,000 members in Michigan, we have been successful in winning critical environmental protections through grassroots organizing, expert policy research, and political advocacy.

Our recent victories include increasing Michigan's renewable energy goals, passing a drinking water standard for PFAs in Michigan, and funding lead pipe replacement in the city of Flint. We are now focused on ensuring water affordability for all Michigan families.

As an Environmental Justice Advocate, you will work closely with community activists to organize campaigns related to water access, quality, and justice. Your responsibilities will include one-on-one communication, education, fundraising, information dissemination, volunteer recruitment, and record keeping.

We value candidates who possess strong oral and written communication skills, cultural competence, and a commitment to racial justice and equity. If you have an interest in environmental or social justice issues, non-profit work, or politics, we encourage you to apply.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary for this position is $33,280 - $41,600 (approximately $16-$20 per hour), based on a 40-hour workweek. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.

Job Responsibilities

Your primary duties will include:

  • Organizing communities around environmental justice issues
  • Developing and implementing campaign strategies
  • Building relationships with community leaders and activists
  • Fundraising and securing resources for campaigns
  • Maintaining accurate records and reports
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Cultural competence and a commitment to racial justice and equity
  • An interest in environmental or social justice issues, non-profit work, or politics
  • A background in Social Work, Sociology, Communications, Political Science, Public Health, or Environmental Studies (although not required)

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply and provide extensive training on job responsibilities and issues covered. Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged.

Location and Hours

This is a full-time or part-time position, depending on your availability, with hours from 2pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Friday. Unfortunately, we do not provide housing assistance, so please only apply if you have plans to relocate to East Lansing, MI.



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