Zero Emmissions Paid Intern | Hybrid in Elizabeth, NJ

Date Posted

July 31, 2026 12:00pm

Clean Water Action is a 501(c)(4) national organization that works for clean, safe affordable water, prevention of climate and health threatening pollution from trash and toxics, creation of green jobs and empowering people to make democracy work. Clean Water Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization providing education, organizing and technical assistance to strengthen grassroots environmental efforts.

We are looking for an open-minded individual who is willing to learn community engagement strategies that recruit and empower residents to win issue campaigns and make a real difference in people's lives. Applicants must have an interest in learning how to organize around clean air, water, and environmental justice (EJ) issues. Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a Zero Emissions Intern to work in our Elizabeth office on health and environmental issues related to port commerce and warehousing, advancing zero emission policies in overburdened communities. Selected intern(s) will learn from and assist our NJ Zero Emissions & Warehouse Organizer on state and local campaigns focused on clean air, clean jobs, and healthy communities in port-adjacent, EJ, and warehouse communities already overburdened by diesel pollution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with community outreach coordination and initiatives, cultivate local leaders.
• Develop and/or implement selected functions of zero emission campaign.
• Help organize residents in selected EJ and non-EJ communities to identify diesel, warehouse and port-related threats affecting them (e.g. truck counts).
• Assist in efforts to pressure local/state policymakers to advocate for and implement zero emission policies.
• Work with community partners to advance our shared strategies.
• Help create multimedia content related to Diesel Campaign
• Help coordinate media outreach and on-line social media mobilizations.
• Carry out other activities as directed by Zero Emission & Warehouse Organizer.

Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate
• Resident of New Jersey
• Passion for community organizing and environmental justice
• Strong oral, computer and written communication skills; experience preparing and delivering public

presentations

• Cultural competence, a commitment to racial justice and demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities. Experience working in low-income and communities of color preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and problem-solve in fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Strong critical thinking skills; computer skills; well-organized and self-motivated
• Fluent in Spanish preferred

Schedule: Hybrid position. Up to 20 hours per week, August 2026 through December 2026.

Benefits: Clean Water Action offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid work flexibility

States/Regions

New Jersey

Type of Position

Non-Manager

Job Type

Part Time

Salary

Up to 20 hours per week, August 2026 through December 2026. This position pays $20.00 per hour and follows a hybrid schedule of 2 days in the office and 3 days remote.

How to Apply

Apply Here!

Internal Candidates: Internal candidates should first contact their supervisor.

Clean Water Action values a diverse workplace. People of color and those from economically disadvantaged communities are particularly encouraged to apply. Clean Water Action is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.