Is Clean Water Action a good company to work for?

Clean Water Action has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 314 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 60% of employees would recommend working at Clean Water Action to a friend and 51% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Clean Water Action have been left by employees working as Field Manager , Field Canvasser and Community Organizer .

Does Clean Water Action pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Clean Water Action employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Clean Water Action. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Clean Water Action?

60% of Clean Water Action employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Clean Water Action 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Clean Water Action?

Canvasser (51) , Field Canvasser (43) , Community Organizer (21) , Phone Canvasser (19) , Field Manager (18) , Intern (8) , Field Organizer (5) , Manager (5) , Senior Field Manager (5) , Canvass Director (4) , Environmental Advocate (4) , Internship (4) , Phone Canvass Manager (4) , Office Manager (3) , Organizer (3)

What are the pros of working at Clean Water Action according to real employee reviews?

"Other canvassers are great people to meet and easy to get along with" ((in 31 reviews)); "Clean Water Action boasts dedicated staff and a pleasant culture." ((in 16 reviews)); "It was a great opportunity to have as a college student; I learned a lot and there are opportunities to lead your own team, lead presentations, and attend conferences." ((in 11 reviews)); "A chance to learn and improve communication skills." ((in 9 reviews)); "Most coworkers will be great people who care about the world." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Clean Water Action according to real employee reviews?

"The hours were long and were always in the evening so its definitely took up a lot of my social life." ((in 22 reviews)); "The national canvass management is abusive and toxic." ((in 10 reviews)); "Field managers have to try out a large range of applicants and give them a shot to see if they are a good fit." ((in 7 reviews)); "You'll never be paid less than minimum wage, but if you spend more than 40 hours working hard all week and only come out with minimum wage, you feel cheated." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Clean Water Action locations?

Pittsburgh , Ann Arbor , Minneapolis , Philadelphia , Washington , Montclair , Oakland , Providence , Baltimore , East Lansing , Northampton , Long Branch , Lansing , Austin , Boston , San Francisco , Denver , Belmar , Red Bank , Chicago , Fairfax , New York , Cleveland , Los Angeles , North Providence , Columbia , Phila

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3.7

60% would recommend to a friend

(83 total reviews)

Robert Wendelgass

49% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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3.8

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3.7

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3.5

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3.4

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3.4

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3.2

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2.0

Jun 23, 2016

Important Goals, Poor Pay

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Clean Water Action is fighting for some extremely important and progressive environmental issues, and it feels good to be a part of that fight.

Cons

The work environment can be harsh, and there is not a high premium on employee safety during inclement weather. There is also no prior knowledge of the people whose doors you are knocking on - no information on whether or not you are knocking on the door of a registered sex offender or anything to that effect. The emphasis on fundraising goals is incredibly stressful, especially early on in employment. For the physical and mental demands that the job puts on you, the $10/hour you make if you manage to meet your goals is not sufficient. Even worse, you only make minimum wage if you do not meet your fundraising goals. Progressive organizations everywhere, regardless of their main focus, should provide a living wage to all employees.

1.0

Jun 2, 2016

Not a Non-Profit; the National Rifle Association for Environmentalists

Field canvasser

Recommend

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Pros

You are told in training that they are a "grassroots non-profit" when, in fact, CWA is a 501(c)4 -- a political lobbying organization with "substantial efforts for the social good." Great way to lose a few pounds if you don't walk enough each day!

Cons

Extremely high turn-over. More than 75% of new employees will be fired within the first 1-3 days canvassing for 'lacking potential' and being unlikely to meet daily quota. For a social welfare organization, a great deal of donations collected seem like they just go right into the canvassers pocket to pay their hourly wage.

2.0

Mar 16, 2016

Dumb

Canvasser

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Pros

Not a scam; from all the craigslist ads they put out I was concerned if it even was a real position. But it is a real organization that has won real successes, albeit by accumulating a ton of cash (which is your goal as a canvasser) and lobbying in backrooms. The people I met there were awesome, still friends with them and it really made the job passible. If you're good at canvassing, and can suck it up long enough, this will be a good entry level job.

Cons

First off, hours are 1-10. And subject to change based on when you get back to the office after a day canvassing. Second, you're compensated per diem for your shifts. Don't trust the $10-$14 hr crap. You make $85/day (9.4/hr), with bonuses based on how much you raise over quota. Bonuses are peanuts. Third, the whole quota thing. It's a necessary evil, I guess, but it's not a good labor practice.

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