Overview
Clearwater is seeking a full-time Advocacy and Communications Associate to join our team. The
position will report to the Director of Advocacy and Communications, supporting Clearwater’s
environmental advocacy efforts and engagement with communities and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
● Strong familiarity with the geographic and political landscape of the Hudson River and
watershed and a general familiarity with Clearwater’s work and priorities
● 1-2 years experience with grassroots organizing, outreach, and/or communications for
not-for-profit and/or environmental science issues;
● Commitment to Clearwater’s mission and vision
● A driven self-starter with a high level of organizational, project management, and time
management skills with the ability to adapt
Required Skills:
Advocacy
● Track new and legacy Hudson River and watershed issues, and support advocacy efforts
including research, writing memos, creating fact sheets, drafting public comments, writing press
releases and action alerts/petitions
● Support and/or organize community meetings, outreach, and educational events (online and
otherwise)
● Maintain contact information for Hudson River and watershed community partners, elected
officials, and other relevant entities
● Support state lobbying efforts including research
About Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc., is a non-profit membership organization that for
over 50 years has been at the forefront of the environmental movement as a champion
of the Hudson River. As an organization, Clearwater inspires lifelong stewardship of the
Hudson and its watershed by connecting people of all ages with the living river. The
organization owns and operates the 106' Sloop Clearwater, recognized as America’s
Environmental Flagship, on the Hudson River and New York Harbor. Clearwater’s
unique approach to public outreach has made the sloop a symbol of grassroots action
through hands-on learning, activism, and celebration.
