MIAMI WATERKEEPER
Miami Waterkeeper (MWK) is an award-winning nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving swimmable, drinkable, and fishable water for all. Founded in 2010, MWK has become a leading advocate for protecting Biscayne Bay and the greater watershed, from the Everglades to our coral reefs, by championing resilient, science-based solutions that are rooted in nature and driven by community action. While these rights are granted under the Clean Water Act, environmental protections only work when people are willing to stand up for them. MWK empowers the community to do just that.
Our work centers on three core areas: clean water, ecosystem protection, and sea-level-rise resiliency. We tackle pollution throughout the Biscayne Bay watershed; safeguard the ecosystems that depend on clean water, including coral reefs, seagrasses, and mangroves; and ensure that resiliency guides every part of our approach. Using a multidisciplinary strategy that brings together scientific research, policy and legal advocacy, and education and outreach, we have secured significant protections for South Florida’s waterways and developed local solutions to global climate challenges.
MWK is a small, fast-paced, and mission-driven team that is passionate about our environment and our community. Together with partners and empowered citizens, we are making Miami a model of resiliency, water win by water win.
Community Organizing Fellow
Location: Coral Gables, Florida
Hybrid or Remote: Hybrid (3 days in-person)
Supervisor: Senior Education & Engagement Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Community Organizing Fellow will support grassroots engagement efforts to mobilize community members, amplify advocacy campaigns, and strengthen local networks and coalitions for clean water protection. Working alongside the outreach and advocacy teams, fellows will help plan and implement community events, workshops, and campaigns that inform and engage diverse audiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support planning and implementation of community events, workshops, and advocacy activities.
- Help develop educational and outreach materials to engage diverse audiences.
- Conduct outreach to local partners, volunteers, and community groups.
- Assist in tracking participation metrics and outcomes for reporting and evaluation.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable engaging with diverse audiences and representing Miami Waterkeeper at events.
- Organized, adaptable, and eager to learn about policy advocacy and community engagement.
Policy & Legal Research Fellow
Location: Coral Gables, Florida
Hybrid or Remote: Hybrid (3 days in-person)
Supervisor: Environmental Policy Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Policy & Legal Research Fellow will work closely with Miami Waterkeeper's policy team to advance the mission through research, analysis, and advocacy. The Fellow will assist in reviewing and summarizing regulations, proposed ordinances and legislation, and permits related to clean water, habitats, and resilience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct legal and policy research on environmental issues affecting Biscayne Bay and South Florida.
- Track legislative and regulatory developments and summarize their potential implications.
- Draft policy memos, comment letters, and policy briefs for internal and external audiences.
- Support preparation for meetings with government agencies, coalitions, and partner organizations.
- Assist in compiling background materials for advocacy campaigns.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Passion for environmental protection, clean water, and community impact.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
