The US Climate Action Network seeks an intern for a minimum of 3-6 months to assist with online communications and legislative outreach. This is a great opportunity for someone starting out in the climate change field to be introduced to the major policy issues and key players (see our members here: http://www.usclimatenetwork.org/about/members-list). This internship is unpaid, 25-40 hours/wk. Some telecommuting possible.
Duties and responsibilities include
* Research/write/edit articles and web content on a broad range of energy, environment, and policy issues
* Research, identify and categorize key publications, polling data, press releases and other resources to assist our member organizations
* Occasionally attend briefings, Congressional hearings, or other events and brief staff on material covered
* Manage outreach to congressional staff and participate in Hill drops
* Research and compile information for Congressional outreach
* Attend internal eNGO strategy meetings
* Other responsibilities as they develop, based on intern interest areas and organization needs
Requirements
* Interest in climate change, with particular enthusiasm for communicating information to coalition partners and policy-makers.
* Strong oral and writing skills and methodical research methods
* Self-starter, flexible and able to manage multiple tasks
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with HTML and/or Plone a plus but not required
* Some knowledge of key players and climate change policy issues a plus but not required
* A self-starter
* Ability to work independently and in a team
* Creativity and interest in expressing new ideas to further the mission of USCAN
How to Apply
Send a resume, cover letter and availability to Rhys Gerholdt, Communications Director, at rgerholdt@climatenetwork.org.
About USCAN
USCAN is the largest US network of organizations focused on climate change (see our members here: http://www.usclimatenetwork.org/about/members-list). USCAN plays a critical role as the only network connecting organizations working on climate advocacy and policy development at all three levels of the debate: state/regional, federal, and international, all of which are becoming increasingly interdependent. USCAN’s goal is to facilitate a clear understanding and strategic approach to climate policy through a broad and diverse collection of NGOs working with various constituencies and to foster collaborative efforts such as information sharing, strategy development and event coordination.
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