SustainUS has an immediate opening for a Climate Program Fellow to help SustainUS prepare for the Copenhagen negotiations through our Climate Countdown campaign.
SustainUS, The U.S. Youth Network for Sustainable Development, involves youth in international negotiations surrounding sustainable development. This December, we will be sending our 5th delegation to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark. The most important climate negotiations to date, world leaders will be finalizing a post-Kyoto global climate treaty, and SustainUS is working to ensure the voice of youth is heard! SustainUS is seeking applicants with an interest in and passion for climate policy, and who have activism or organizing skills.
Major Responsibilities:
-Assist the SustainUS Climate Program Coordinator and other SustainUS leadership with the Climate Countdown campaign, including managing and helping develop campaign actions.
-Collaborate with other domestic and international youth climate organizations on grassroots action and political strategy.
-Provide general logistical and administrative support. This is a substantive position and clerical work will be minimal, if any.
Qualifications:
-Education or experience in climate change advocacy and/or policy
-Campaign/organizing skills, especially work with youth activists and/or national campaigns
-Website development and/or database management experience a plus
This position is a minimum 10 hours per week and is currently unpaid. Fellows who can commit to greater hours are preferred. Please indicate additional availability in your cover letter. This position is based in the Energy Action Coalition office in Washington, DC. Fellows will ideally work through the Copenhagen negotiations, which end on December 18.
Application instructions:
Please send a resume and cover letter to rachel.butler@sustainus.org. Hiring is rolling until filled.
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