Careers

There are many great opportunities to become engaged with Women for a Healthy Environment. Whether you receive our newsletter, volunteer your time, make a donation or take action on policy initiatives, you can make a difference in our community by becoming informed about environmental issues that affect our health and the health of those we care about.

Job Opening

Part-time Program Assistant - Philadelphia

Women for a Healthy Environment (WHE) seeks a part-time (24-30 hours a week) program assistant to join our organization, dedicated to educating and empowering community members to act as ambassadors about environmental risks. This position will be based in Philadelphia and support WHE’s Healthy Early Learning program by educating childcare centers about environmental risks and certifying them as Eco-Healthy spaces.  The successful candidate will be a socially conscious enthusiast of the non-profit world, with demonstrated knowledge of environmental health issues. The candidate should have a Bachelors degree in public health and experience in the non-profit field. 

Please email cover letter and resume.

Speakers Series with Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome, the White House's Chief Environmental Justice Officer

Our program focuses on the crucial issue of environmental justice, particularly in the face of climate change. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh.

During her talk, Dr. White-Newsome will shed light on the disproportionate impact of environmental pollution and climate change on low-income neighborhoods and communities of color.

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