Water Justice Advocate - Paid Internship

Our grassroots organizing team speaks to Michigan residents about Michigan issues, informing and educating the public, building support and channeling that support into action. We work on a wide variety of issues, but are currently focusing our efforts on:

- Water Access: Ensure that all communities have lead-free drinking water systems, and access to clean drinking water 100% of the time

- Great Lakes Protections: Reduce the flow of sewage and storm water pollution into the Great Lakes

- Environmental Justice: Ensure that our lowest income neighborhoods and most vulnerable populations are not disproportionately burdened by negative environmental impacts.

Responsibilities of internships include:

- Identifying voters and volunteers who will work with us to hold politicians accountable for their votes on environmental and health related issues

- Ensuring, by grassroots organizing and fundraising, that communities are made aware of these issues and given the tools to participate in the solutions

- Participating in press conferences, lobby days, and other events.

We look for candidates who have strong oral and written communication skills, and who possess good attention to detail. Candidates should have an interest in environmental or social justice issues, non-profit work, or politics. We do provide extensive training on the job responsibilities and on the issues we cover.

From this opportunity, you will receive extensive training on environmental issues including regular seminars, training in the legislative process and the political arena, and you will develop strong communication and organizational skills. You will be working as part of a highly motivated and dedicated team who are interested in your personal development. There are also opportunities for future permanent positions and career development, along with opportunities for travel to other offices across the country.

We are currently seeking students to work with us full or part time for the winter or spring/summer semesters, or longer term. Hours are at least 3 days a week (between Monday and Friday), from 2pm to 10:30pm.  Pay is $85 - 109/day.  This internship could potentially be used for class credit as well, depending on the requirements of the school or program.

* Unfortunately, we do not provide any housing assistance. Please only apply if you have a specific plans to be located in Ann Arbor or East Lansing, MI. If you don't already have plans to be in Michigan please consider applying for our position listed in a region that is closer to your home or school base.

* As an equal opportunity employer, Clean Water Action is dedicated to non-discrimination in every aspect of employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other ground prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal opportunity policy applies to veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotions, terminations, pay, and the work environment.

* Clean Water Action adheres to all the principles of professional practice set forth by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. This is a paid internship. In all locations we operate, Clean Water Action complies with all FLSA requirements and applicable state labor requirements.