What are the responsibilities and job description for the NJ Finance & Development Associate | Hybrid in Elizabeth, NJ position at Clean Water Action?
Date Posted
October 23, 2025 12:00pm
Clean Water Action is a national, grassroots environmental organization that works to protect the environment and safeguard public health, promote passage of strong environmental laws, and help communities address local environmental problems affecting them. Clean Water Fund is a national research and education organization which promotes justice and the public interest on issues related to water, waste, clean energy and toxic chemicals. Top issue priorities include preventing harm to our health from toxic chemicals, promoting climate justice, advocating for zero waste and zero emission policies, and protecting drinking water. Ensuring that those most affected by environmental degradation have a voice at the table, and that solutions to environmental problems contribute to broader goals of justice for all, are central goals in all our work.
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a full-time Finance & Development Associate to support our programs, operations, and fundraising efforts in New Jersey. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental campaigns while ensuring smooth financial and administrative operations. The Finance & Development Associate will work closely with the New Jersey team to manage administrative and financial processes and help coordinate fundraising activities, including events, donor appeals, and grant applications.
Responsibilities
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (with occasional evenings or weekends as needed to support events.) This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be located within 30–45 minutes of the office in Elizabeth, NJ 07208.
Please note: This role requires attendance at bi-monthly in-office staff meetings, as well as at least one additional in-office day per week coordinated around meetings with other team members.
October 23, 2025 12:00pm
Clean Water Action is a national, grassroots environmental organization that works to protect the environment and safeguard public health, promote passage of strong environmental laws, and help communities address local environmental problems affecting them. Clean Water Fund is a national research and education organization which promotes justice and the public interest on issues related to water, waste, clean energy and toxic chemicals. Top issue priorities include preventing harm to our health from toxic chemicals, promoting climate justice, advocating for zero waste and zero emission policies, and protecting drinking water. Ensuring that those most affected by environmental degradation have a voice at the table, and that solutions to environmental problems contribute to broader goals of justice for all, are central goals in all our work.
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a full-time Finance & Development Associate to support our programs, operations, and fundraising efforts in New Jersey. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental campaigns while ensuring smooth financial and administrative operations. The Finance & Development Associate will work closely with the New Jersey team to manage administrative and financial processes and help coordinate fundraising activities, including events, donor appeals, and grant applications.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and supporting New Jersey’s administrative, financial systems and recordkeeping functions including basic financial reporting, responding to requests from the national financial department, supporting development and achievement of yearly budgets and revenue goals.
- Supporting donor fundraising activities for New Jersey including event planning, managing databases, coordinating direct mail and on-line appeals, participating in team-wide fundraising efforts, identifying and stewarding individual donors, etc.
- Helping to identify prospects and assisting with grant writing, tracking and reporting.
- Performing general public and member communication functions include assist with development of content in various forms, including print, email alert, social media and our monthly online update called Clean Water on the Move.
- Assist with programmatic events as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in nonprofit administration, development, or a related field.
- Experience in grant research, donor prospecting, and securing event sponsors.
- Background or familiarity with environmental and/or social justice issues is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to Clean Water Action’s mission and values.
- Strong interpersonal skills and cultural competency when working with individuals from diverse economic, racial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with excellent recordkeeping and follow-up skills.
- Highly organized, with strong time management abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Experience in event planning and coordination.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; experience with multi-platform social media or digital marketing is a plus.
- Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Canva, and experience using databases, tracking systems, and donor-management tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strategic and creative thinker who can build on existing efforts while bringing new ideas forward.
- Comfortable using online communication tools, supporting digital campaigns, and utilizing software for task organization.
- Reliable Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace for remote work
- Ability to travel to the office for meetings, and event locations.
- Applicants MUST be located 30-45 minutes from Elizabeth, NJ.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- PTO
- 401(k)
- Hybrid work flexibility
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (with occasional evenings or weekends as needed to support events.) This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be located within 30–45 minutes of the office in Elizabeth, NJ 07208.
Please note: This role requires attendance at bi-monthly in-office staff meetings, as well as at least one additional in-office day per week coordinated around meetings with other team members.