Internship: Latino Community Engagement Intern (NEW)

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INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT :

Latino Community Engagement Intern - NEW!

(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 globally, act locally" 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 urban & regional planning. We are part of a national effort to create livable, complete neighborhoods near downtowns, transit stations, and major public transit corridors that are integrated with adequate services, amenities, and a high quality pedestrian environment that promotes healthier and more active lifestyles for everyone.

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

An ideal candidate...

• Is bilingual in both English and Spanish
• Has effective and clear writing and verbal communication skills
• Education: Has or is pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Political Science, Sociology, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Spanish, or a related degree
• Available to come to our office in Palo Alto for at least 4 months, 8-12 hours a week, Monday-Friday, during business hours (some work can be done out of the office)
• Has passion and the drive to take action on local environmental issues and uphold Sierra Club sustainability goals

Key Responsibilities:

• Build an entire new internship from the ground up
• Join and provide support to one of our Cool Cities Teams and/or our Sustainable Land Use & Transportation Committees
• Provide administrative support to our Climate Action Leadership Team
• Organize local house parties and public presentations
• Write articles, op-eds, and letters to the editor in local media sources
• Network, recruit, and engage new Latino volunteers
• Attend and participate in local agency meetings (planning commissions, transit agencies, etc.) and city council meetings.
• Data entry and other administrative support
• Other tasks as assigned (i.e. producing documents, tabling, and facilitating events)

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. Please talk about what you hope to learn from this internship in your cover letter.

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