Environmental Organizer Full Time/Part Time/Internship

Clean Water Action

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Northampton, MA, us on site Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job 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.

Join the Movement for Clean Water! 💧♻️🌍

Are you passionate about the environment and looking to kick-start your career in the nonprofit sector? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in grassroots advocacy while making a real impact? 

Clean Water Action is hiring full-time and part-time Grassroots Organizers in Northampton, MA to join our Field Canvass team! 

As part of the team, you will:

Engage with communities to educate, fundraise, and mobilize support for Clean Water Action’s policy priorities, such as combating climate change, advocating for clean water affordability, and banning toxic chemicals.

Raise awareness and funds to sustain critical environmental and public health initiatives.

Advocate for bold legislative action to address systemic issues, including utility affordability and corporate accountability.

What We Offer

● Evening Hours 

September- May (2:00 PM– 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday)

June-August (3:00 PM- 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday)

Full time positions between 32.5 and 40 hours a week

● Paid training and professional development in grassroots organizing and advocacy.

● Opportunities for career growth and leadership within the organization.

● Competitive pay starting at $18/hour, with bonus opportunities.

● Enhanced benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k), for employees working 21+ hours per week.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and work toward a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable future, apply today to join Clean Water Action’s Northampton team!

●Minimum 3 day a week commitment 

● Passion for environmental and social justice issues.

● Strong oral communication skills.

● Interest in nonprofit work, grassroots organizing, or policy advocacy.

This is an IN-PERSON role based in Northampton, MA. You must be within 1hr driving distance of the office or plan to relocate to qualify for employment.

● Multilingual candidates and those with backgrounds in Sociology, Political Science, Public Health, Environmental Studies, or Communications are strongly encouraged to apply.

● Clean Water Action is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace. We encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women candidates.

https://cleanwater.org/Application-Field-Organizer

Compensation (from employer):
18 – 19 USD (HOURLY)

About this role

Summary

Engage communities to advocate for environmental and social justice issues.

Job title

Environmental Organizer

Experience level

none

Industry

nonprofit

Location requirements

In-person role in Northampton, MA, with remote work not allowed.

Salary

$18k–$19k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

oral communicationinterest in nonprofit workpassion for environmental issues

Preferred skills

multilingualbackground in sociologypolitical sciencepublic healthenvironmental studiescommunications

Specializations

grassroots organizingadvocacypolicyenvironmental justicepublic health
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Northampton, MA, USA

On-site City
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