Job Description
Job Title: Organizing Intern
Department: Colorado Chapter
Location: Denver, CO
Reports to: Political Director
Duration: 15-20 hours per week for up to 3 months with the option to extend
Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.
Scope: Under supervision of the Political Director, the Colorado Chapter Organizing Intern will support the work of staff and volunteers, building public support to accomplish chapter goals. Increasing the number of volunteer supporters that turnout for grassroots and political events and/or take other action to influence campaign outcomes. The Colorado Chapter Organizing Intern will also be responsible for working with the Political Director and the Senior Climate and Energy Organizer to support volunteer committees. This is an intern position for individuals wanting to learn the building blocks of grassroots organizing and working in the environmental field.
Job Title: Organizing Intern
Department: Colorado Chapter
Location: Denver, CO
Reports to: Political Director
Duration: 15-20 hours per week for up to 3 months with the option to extend
Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.
Scope: Under supervision of the Political Director, the Colorado Chapter Organizing Intern will support the work of staff and volunteers, building public support to accomplish chapter goals. Increasing the number of volunteer supporters that turnout for grassroots and political events and/or take other action to influence campaign outcomes. The Colorado Chapter Organizing Intern will also be responsible for working with the Political Director and the Senior Climate and Energy Organizer to support volunteer committees. This is an intern position for individuals wanting to learn the building blocks of grassroots organizing and working in the environmental field.
To Apply
The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minority groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.
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