Monday, November 10, 2008

Community Organizer, Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 11/10/08

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking an experienced Community Organizer to work in our Pittsburgh office on health related environmental issues in western 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 air and clean water in western Pennsylvania. Current local campaigns consist of efforts to organize communities with health threatening air pollution, including pollution from large industrial sources and diesel vehicles. The Organizer will also work to implement Clean Water’s state campaigns to enforce limits on water pollution sources, get state funding for hazardous waste site cleanup, and to enact strict standards to protect rivers and aquifers that are drinking water sources.

Responsibilities:

Organize community-based campaigns for clean air and clean water, helping residents address pollution problems that threaten their health.
Work on local and state campaigns to protect drinking water quality, mobilizing the public to demand strong standards and to protect sources of our 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 western Pennsylvania.
Help with local fundraising activities.
Provide support for Clean Water Action’s field and phone canvasses.

Qualifications:

Paid or volunteer experience in issue organizing or community/neighborhood-based campaigns. Must have experience in community outreach and campaign strategy and development. Over one year’s paid experience preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience with canvass programs and/or environmental issues desirable.

Compensation:
This position is a permanent, full-time position. Salary starts at upper $20s and is based on experience. Attractive benefits package.

TO APPLY: Send your resume to Kathy Lawson, Clean Water Action, 100 Fifth Ave., #1108, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Resumes can be faxed to 412-765-1737, or e-mailed to klawson@cleanwater.org. Application taken until position filled. Internal candidates should contact their supervisors first. CWA and CWF are equal opportunity employers.

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