Clean Water Action is currently hiring field managers to lead local grassroots campaigns to protect the health, economy, environment and livelihood of New Jersey communities. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to the environment, progressive politics and the empowerment of our fellow NJ residents. We work on a wide variety of public health, sustainability and environmental issues, but are currently focusing efforts on – Clean Water: Protect NJ’s waterways to keep our drinking water and recreational areas pristine

– Open Space: Preserve open space in NJ, particularly buffer zones that protect drinking water and prevent flooding

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

– Sustainable Energy: Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will help mitigate climate change disasters, improve overall public health, and create a green working economy

Field managers play a critical role ensuring success of the organization’s grassroots campaigns. Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to

– Train, develop, supervise and manage a team/crew of canvass staff to do high quality community outreach and organizing to meet organizational goals. Identify and develop new staff leaders.

– Report to and work with the Canvass Director to recommend who is hired, fired, promoted or demoted

– Carry out administrative, logistics, and financial management responsibilities as necessary to efficiently run crews to reach designated areas and/or individuals, and to ensure safe, accurate and responsible management and reporting concerning organizational personnel, assets/resources, and information.

– Meet/exceed all canvassing and organizing standards and responsibilities, including as a role model and trainer for other canvass staff. Understand, educate, and hold staff accountable to organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits: – Major medical and dental insurance – Two weeks paid vacation per year, plus paid holidays and sick days – Rapid advancement and management training

– Company sponsored 401(k) plan with matching – Opportunities for travel throughout the U.S., including national and regional conferences

– Positive and rewarding work environment

Applicants should have previous experience working on grassroots campaigns. Strong candidates without previous experience will likely be placed in our entry level role, and can advance rapidly after training and strong individual performance. Excellent communication skills required. Candidates should posses a strong commitment to environmental, social, and political justice, a positive attitude, and a good sense of humor

How to apply

Please call the office or email a copy of your resume to get more information and possibly set up an interview for the position.

sadams@cleanwater.org, 973-744-3005