Philadelphia Community Organizer

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking an experienced Community Organizer to work in our Philadelphia office on health related environmental issues in eastern Pennsylvania.  Clean Water Action (CWA) 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 (CWF) is a national research and education organization which promotes the public interest on issues related to water, waste, and toxics.

This position will involve coordinating and organizing local campaigns for clean water and a healthy environment in eastern Pennsylvania, and to assist with Clean Water Action's state campaigns.  Current local campaigns consist of efforts to reduce stormwater pollution in southeast Pennsylvania, and to ensure Philadelphia implements its plan to end sewer overflows through building green stormwater infrastructure.  The main focus of Clean Water Action’s state campaigns is to stop Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling from contaminating our water resources. 

Responsibilities:

• Organize community-based campaigns for clean water, helping residents address pollution problems that threaten their health.
• Work on local and state campaigns to protect water resources, mobilizing the public to demand strong standards and to protect the sources of our drinking water.
• Assist with voter education efforts on environmental issues, and through Clean Water Action, help elect pro-environment candidates.
• Help coordinate media and public relations activities in eastern Pennsylvania.
• Help with local fundraising activities.
• Provide support for Clean Water Action’s field and phone canvasses.