Active Ready for Connecticut Intern

Company: Sierra Club
Location: Hartford
Posted on: August 3, 2020

Job Description:

Employer Name: SpiderID: Location: Hartford, Connecticut Date Posted: 7/26/2020 Wage: Negotiable Category: Fundraising Job Code: 368-20CHP Job Description: Job Title: Ready for 100 Connecticut Intern Department: Connecticut Chapter Location: Hartford, CT Reports to: State Director Duration: 20 hours/week; 26 weeks Context: The intern will be directly assisting Chapter staff and volunteer Ready for 100 teams in building community support for a just and equitable transition to 100% clean and renewable energy with a primary focus on Hartford. Scope: This position will work with Chapter, local teams to and members identify and engage in outreach opportunities to grow Ready for 100 local teams, including community events, social and traditional media, and with Sierra Club members. Job Activities: - Community outreach - Recruiting volunteers and supporters - Organizing events and meetings, - Helping create educational presentations, - Writing letters to the editor on Ready for 100, - Helping draft press releases for local team events, - Creating social media content for local teams, - Working with Sierra Club volunteers, - Conducting research, - Participating in organizing and equity trainings, - Data entry, - Miscellaneous office work. Knowledge & Skills: - The ideal applicant will have good writing and research skills, a knowledge or interest in - environmental issues, a knowledge or interest in community organizing, be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and have experience with Google drive, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email. They will have familiarity with the Hartford community. They will be able to take direction on projects and work independently. Logistics: Internship position is available for Summer and Fall 2020. The internship is housed in our Hartford office located at 30 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT 06016. Flexible scheduling, primarily during business hours (9am-6pm), some evening and weekends. This is a category 99 non-exempt position. Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club Human Resources in consultation with the employee's manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Explore, enjoy and protect the planet. *If you are applying for more than one position with us, please attach your job-specific cover letters in the 'Attachments' section. Job Criteria: Start Date: Position Type: Full-Time Permanent Years of Experience Required: Education Required: Overnight Travel: Vacation Time: Contact Information: Contact Name: Sierra Club Company Type: Company: Sierra Club City: State: Zip:

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