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 About CHEJ > Careers with CHEJ
Work at CHEJ!
Open Positions
(Updated 10/30/06)
The Center For Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) is celebrating its 25th year of empowering groups across the nation to protect their communities from the health risks posed by contamination of their soil, air, water or food. CHEJ does this by providing organizing, technical and research assistance, by coordinating nationwide issue-focused campaigns, and by building a movement, from the bottom up. The Center is working to harness the power of the grassroots to curtail the polluting power of industry and government. Our executive director, Lois Marie Gibbs, who was the community leader at Love Canal, New York, founded CHEJ in 1981.
Organizer.
Responsibilities
Organizing:
Assists community leaders, primarily through the telephone with community organizing and capacity building assistance.
Training/Leadership Development/Networking
- Provide training in communities or at other events.
- Identify opportunities to bring group leaders together to learn from each other, develop collective strategies, deepen relationships and widen group leaders' understanding of applicable issues.
- Network, plan activist activities collaboratively with other departments and organizations, and
- Act as the CHEJ liaison with other organizations on a selective basis.
Publications/Information:
Develop or assist in the development of publications that assist groups in getting started, developing strategies, building organizational capacity and others as needed.
Qualifications:
- Strong writing, public speaking, training, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- National, state or local organizing, training, and advocacy experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the environmental and environmental health issues helpful but not necessary.
- Ability to travel (overnight and occasional weekends) required.
- Commitment to working for social justice.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with amount of relevant experience. A competitive benefits package includes health care coverage, retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Sharon Franklin, CHEJ, P.O. Box 6806, Falls Church, VA 22046 or email to sfranklin(at)chej.org Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Internships
The Center For Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) was founded in 1981, as the Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazardous Waste, by Lois Gibbs, the community leader at Love Canal. CHEJ was formed to meet the urgent need for support and technical assistance by people struggling for environmental justice across the country. Because CHEJ is uniquely different from traditional environmental efforts, our philosophy is to teach and empower by helping grassroots groups and individuals (including interns) build upon their strengths. Through our organizing, leadership development, research and technical assistance, we empower individuals with skills and information to make sound judgements and become part of the political decision making process to protect health and our natural resources.
Hands-On "Work/Learn" Program Specifics
Interns work on a variety of topics such as environmental racism, children and toxics, non-profit management, fundraising, incineration and landfills, sludge disposal, corporate greenwashing and medical waste incineration. In addition to working on special projects, interns will gain insight into the complexities of environmental issues that involve many different players, an appreciation of science for the public interest, the importance of data in advocacy and a respect for the power of informed citizens. Interns are given tasks to match their interests, skills and background with CHEJ's need, and are directed by a staff person in the same area of interest.
Specific Positions
Specific positions include: Research in Science and Policy, Toxicology, Journalism, Writing, Membership Recruitment, Data Entry, Library Science, Development and Grassroots Organizing.
Interns are also invited to join and work on CHEJ's campaigns:
Making It Happen
Send resume and cover letter outlining what type of internship you want, what you hope to gain from the experience and what time frame you are available. All graduate and undergraduate backgrounds are welcome. If you are committed to making a difference to reclaim our health and rebuild democracy, this internship is for you.
The internship is unpaid, however a travel stipend is available. Contact the intern coordinator if you need assistance finding housing.
Send cover letter and resume to: Internship Coordinator, P.O. Box 6806, Falls Church, VA 22040 or email: sfranklin(at)chej.org
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