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3 people are interested
Accelerating National Climate Action Internship (Sept-November 2016)
ORGANIZATION: Institute of Cultural Affairs
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3 people are interested
ICA is partnering in cities across the nation to host facilitated conversations with local stakeholders to support climate change efforts in fall of 2016. There are currently 8 cities nationally who are arranging to be a part of this initiative.
Interns on this project may:
Gain a greater understanding of participatory facilitation methods
Remotely attend climate conversations in cities across the nation
Track and document partnerships and outcomes of the national conversations
- Support and attend a Chicago community conversation to accelerate climate action
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About Institute of Cultural Affairs
Location:
4750 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Institute of Cultural Affairs (USA) is to build a just and equitable society in harmony with Planet Earth through empowering cultural dimensions of the social process. ICA programs strengthen the capacities of organizations, communities, and individuals to build and implement innovative plans of action that draw upon assets and social capital in a collaborative manner.
Description
For over 50 years, The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) has been a catalyst for positive social change. All of its work is grounded in a set of strategies which facilitate sustainable community development by drawing upon assets and social capital in a collaborative manner. Our programs, some of which are listed below, strengthen the capacities of individuals, organizations and communities to build and implement innovative plans of action.
- ICA GreenRise - Uptown Learning Laboratory acts as a demonstration site for living and working intentionally. It's currently establishing an energy efficient eco-system that aims to take the entire building off of the grid. With 485 solar panels GreenRise has the second largest installation in Chicago.
- accelerate 77 project works to increase the role and positive impact of local community actions. The underlying strategy is to identify current sustainability initiatives in all of Chicago’s 77 community areas; connect them with one another to inspire ideas, practices, self-consciousness & motivation through peer interchange; collaborate with residents in systematic learning, planning, & collective action.
- ToP designs, delivers, and teaches people to use simple, yet highly productive, group leadership processes through our group facilitation methods called the Technology of Participation (ToP).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4750 N. Sheridan RoadChicago, IL 60640
DATE POSTED
August 31, 2016
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Networking
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Education
- Administrative Support
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Flexible