Internship - NextGen Climate, Florida
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Amanda Piter
Jul 27, 2015, 9:57:47 AM7/27/15
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Internships with NextGen Climate
SUMMARY: NextGen Climate is currently seeking highly motivated interns to join our team in Florida for our Paid Fall Internship Program. Interns will work with Field Organizers to gain valuable, first-hand experience with climate organizing. Ideal candidates will have a strong desire to learn about issue and community organizing, detail-orientation and an ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced environment. The statewide program will run from September 1st through December 1st and full time and part time opportunities will be available.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develop a volunteer base in a given geographic area
* Develop a strong campus program to engage students in issue organizing campaign
* Find and maintain relationships with organizational contacts
* Responsible for voter contact, voter registration, volunteer recruitment, and event management
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Excellent organizational skills
* The ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines
* Drive and strong work ethic
* Ability to work flexible hours
* Previous climate, energy or environmental issue organizing
* Previous work experience in youth and student organizing
COMPENSATION: If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume to jo...@nextgenclimate.org. NextGen Climate is an equal opportunity employer.
ABOUT NEXTGEN CLIMATE: NextGen Climate is a non-partisan organization focused on bringing climate change to the forefront of America's political dialogue. Founded by investor and philanthropist Tom Steyer in 2013, we act politically to prevent climate disaster and preserve American prosperity. Working at every level, we are committed to supporting candidates, elected officials and policymakers across the country that will take bold action on climate change -and to exposing those who deny reality and cater to special interests.
SUMMARY: NextGen Climate is currently seeking highly motivated interns to join our team in Florida for our Paid Fall Internship Program. Interns will work with Field Organizers to gain valuable, first-hand experience with climate organizing. Ideal candidates will have a strong desire to learn about issue and community organizing, detail-orientation and an ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced environment. The statewide program will run from September 1st through December 1st and full time and part time opportunities will be available.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develop a volunteer base in a given geographic area
* Develop a strong campus program to engage students in issue organizing campaign
* Find and maintain relationships with organizational contacts
* Responsible for voter contact, voter registration, volunteer recruitment, and event management
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Excellent organizational skills
* The ability to adapt rapidly to evolving priorities and deadlines
* Drive and strong work ethic
* Ability to work flexible hours
* Previous climate, energy or environmental issue organizing
* Previous work experience in youth and student organizing
COMPENSATION: If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume to jo...@nextgenclimate.org. NextGen Climate is an equal opportunity employer.
ABOUT NEXTGEN CLIMATE: NextGen Climate is a non-partisan organization focused on bringing climate change to the forefront of America's political dialogue. Founded by investor and philanthropist Tom Steyer in 2013, we act politically to prevent climate disaster and preserve American prosperity. Working at every level, we are committed to supporting candidates, elected officials and policymakers across the country that will take bold action on climate change -and to exposing those who deny reality and cater to special interests.
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