Internship

Internship Key Responsibilities

• Working with community members by attending community meetings, helping plan Grassroots Organizing Summits, running trainings, and assisting in community events  
• Researching the issues and scanning the news for new community campaigns
• Generating campaign products like petitions and business sign-ons
• Writing and pitching opinion media, including letters to the editor, that support our local organizing efforts

• Media or Social Media Campaign: Plan, develop and produce a video or social media campaign to support a community group we are currently working with to further their organizing. → Skills you will develop: Digital Organizing, Communications
• Policy Research Report: Write an in-depth research report on a key environmental and public health issue for a group with which we are currently organizing to further their campaign. → Skills you will develop: Research, Policy
• Campaign Issue Case Studies: Help compile, organize, and summarize examples of past Community Action Works campaigns on a specific environmental issue. May include the opportunity to interview current and former activists. → Skills you will develop: Synthesizing Information, Communications

Qualifications

• Commitment to environmental issues and social change
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Desire to develop event planning and outreach skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work efficiently
• Ability to work independently

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