Internship: Community Outreach Intern

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Internship Announcement: Community Outreach Intern

(part-time, unpaid)

Do you want an internship where you are a part of a team of energetic people? Where you are growing professionally while making a difference? This is the internship for you! We offer mentorships, trainings, professional development, snacks, and more! We are proud to have one of the best internship programs in the environmental field today.

The Loma Prieta Chapter is a leader in responding to climate change and brings the slogan "think global, act local" to life in the Silicon Valley. Leveraging the success of our Cool Cities teams and Sustainable Land Use & Transportation Committees, our Building Climate-Friendly Communities campaign focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through smart land use planning. We are part of a national effort to create livable, complete neighborhoods near downtowns, transit stations and transit corridors that are integrated with shops and services and have a quality pedestrian environment that allows for healthier and more active lifestyles.

We are seeking motivated, friendly and creative individuals to join us as Community Outreach Interns. Interns work closely with Conservation staff to activate Sierra Club members and engage residents in local campaigns for smart growth, improved transportation infrastructure, and sustainable communities.

An ideal candidate...

• Education: Has or is pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Political Science, Sociology, or a related degree
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Available to come to the office for 4-6 months at least 8-12 hours a week, during business hours (though some work can be done out of the office)
• Passion for the sustainability and commitment to Sierra Club goals

Key Responsibilities:

• Join and provide support to 1-2 of our Cool Cities Teams
• Organize local house parties and public presentations
• Write articles, op-eds, and letters to the editor in local media sources
• Provide guidance on campaign organizing to volunteer leaders
• Recruit and engage new volunteers that represent the diversity of the region, including youth, people of color, immigrants, and residents from other communities
• Attend local agency meetings (planning commissions, transit agencies, etc.) and city council meetings.
• Data entry and other administrative support
• Other tasks as assigned

The Sierra Club offers a friendly, fast-paced work environment with highly motivated volunteers focused on making positive change in the world. Send resume and cover letter to Kenneth.Rosales@sierraclub.org

Wondering if this is the right internship program for you? Check out this article: "Chapter Interns Give a Lot, Get a Lot" - www.lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/loma-prietan/story/chapter-interns-give-lot-get-lot/3201