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Grassroots Environmental Activist
Offered By
Texas Campaign for the Environment
Job Location
Dallas
Job Location (Other)
Houston, Austin
Salary
Paid
Job Description
Texas Campaign for the Environment is looking for passionate new voices to develop lobbying strength on environmental issues here in North Texas! We are the largest and most successful environmental nonprofit in Texas, and the only one with a state-wide presence. Seriously, we visit all 181 legislative districts in Texas. We are seeking driven activists to organize local grassroots campaigns to protect the health, economy, environment, and livelihood of Texas communities, one door at a time. Key Responsibilities: Further our political organizing and public education efforts through: -Neighborhood Canvassing -Membership recruitment and fundraising -Grassroots Community outreach and coalition-building -Identifying voters and volunteers -Planning and participating in demonstrations and political actions -Meeting with elected officials and other policymakers Hours: -Full time: Monday-Friday, 2-10PM. -Part time: Any 3 or 4 weekdays, 2-10PM. * Must be available to work full 8 hour shift! Pay: -Full time: $450/week +bonuses -Part time: $90/day +bonuses Benefits include: -Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision available for full time employees after 90 days -2 weeks paid vacation per year with holidays and sick days -Potential for rapid advancement and management training -Opportunities for travel throughout Texas and the U.S., including national and regional conferences -Valuable campaign experience from the perspective of an NGO advocate To apply: Complete our application (http://www.texasenvironment.org/careers) We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer! #climatechange #community #organizer #organizing #political #politics #campaign #campaigning #entrylevel #environment #justice #planet #activist #activism
Application Instructions
Apply at: https://www.texasenvironment.org/careers/#Dallas
Experience Required
Preferred
Contact Information
Email: jobsdallas@texasenvironment.org Phone: 214-599-7840
Type of Internship
Non-Profit
Posted By
Hunter
Post Date
Friday, March 15, 2019
Expiration Date
Sunday, March 31, 2019