2018/19 Sierra Club Michigan Chapter Energy Internship
(West Michigan)
(West Michigan)
What is the Sierra Club?
The Sierra Club's members and supporters are more than 3 million of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. Founded in 1892, the Club is America's oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Our mission is to: (1) Explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; (2) Practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; (3) Educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and (4) Use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.
The Sierra Club's members and supporters are more than 3 million of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. Founded in 1892, the Club is America's oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Our mission is to: (1) Explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; (2) Practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; (3) Educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and (4) Use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.
Dates of Internship: (approximately) Summer (short internships -July - August)
Fall - (September-December )
Winter - (January - May)
Winter - (January - May)
Hours: Average 10 hours per week, flexible and can be worked around your school schedule
Location: West Michigan--Work from home, occasional in-person meetings, some attendance at local events
Internship Responsibilities
You will be directly assisting one to two Sierra Club Michigan Chapter staff with their organizing work on the Beyond Coal Campaign and Ready for 100 Campaign.
You will be directly assisting one to two Sierra Club Michigan Chapter staff with their organizing work on the Beyond Coal Campaign and Ready for 100 Campaign.
Responsibilities may include:
- Social media posts for local events
- Calling and emailing volunteers to attend events
- Attending local community events and Sierra Club events
- Assist with event organizing
- Help with outreach to gain more volunteers and supporters for current work
Qualifications:
The ideal applicant will have relevant coursework or a major in environmental studies, political science, or related studies. Good writing and research skills as well as a knowledge or interest in environmental issues and energy issues in particular, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Documents, and social media. Ability to work independently. Strongly self-motivated.
The ideal applicant will have relevant coursework or a major in environmental studies, political science, or related studies. Good writing and research skills as well as a knowledge or interest in environmental issues and energy issues in particular, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Documents, and social media. Ability to work independently. Strongly self-motivated.
Compensation: Internship comes with a stipend
Deadline to apply: Ongoing
Contact: Jan O’Connell, 616-956-6646, jan.oconnell@sierraclub.org OR
Jordan Chrispell, jordan.chrispell@sierraclub.
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