Clean Water Advocate

• Salary/Compensation: $38,000–$45,000/year depending on experience
• Application Deadline: Not specified
• Starting Date: Rolling, after hire
• Hours per Week: Full-Time
• Education Required: Not specified
• Experience Required: 2+ years in advocacy, organizing, or campaign politics

Essential Functions:

• Advocate for removing lead from drinking water, especially in schools and childcare centers
• Campaign to prevent sewage overflows, runoff pollution, and PFAS contamination
• Organize public events, educational webinars, and stakeholder meetings
• Engage and build broad coalitions to support clean water policy
• Generate earned media through op-eds and interviews; grow social media reach
• Lobby decision-makers and submit testimony on legislation
• Write grant proposals and fundraise from individual donors and foundations
• Manage interns and support team recruitment efforts

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective at managing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to inspire and organize others
• Self-starter with a passion for clean water and environmental justice

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Commuter benefit, parental leave, long-term disability insurance
• Excellent training program and advancement opportunities
• Potential student loan assistance based on financial need

Working Conditions:

• Office-based (Boston or Washington DC), with potential for field work and events
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
• COVID-19 safety protocols in place; vaccination and booster required (accommodations available as needed)

To Apply:

Apply via Environment America’s website: https://environmentamerica.org/

Additional Information:

• Environment America is part of The Public Interest Network
• Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Learn more about our values: https://environmentamerica.org/core-values/

About Environment America: Environment America is a national policy and action group dedicated to a healthier planet. We work to eliminate pollution, advance clean energy, and protect public lands and waters. Our work drives real-world progress on climate change, wildlife preservation, and water quality through citizen engagement, lobbying, and strategic campaigns.