Web and Outreach Intern- Washington, D.C.
Organization: U.S. Climate Action Network
Job Title: Web and Outreach Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: At least 35 hours per week for a period of at least three months; $500/month stipend.
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Posted on: March 9, 2012
Organization Overview
USCAN is the largest US network of organizations focused on climate change. 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 increasingly interdependent.
USCAN’s mission is to support and assist civil society organizations to influence the design and development of an effective, equitable and sustainable global strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ensure its implementation at international, national and local levels.
USCAN is the US arm of the Climate Action Network (CAN), a global network of over 700 environment, energy, development, and faith based NGOs working collaboratively to address the causes of global warming and promote equitable solutions.
Description
Do you have HTML experience and love technology? Do you have a creative streak and an aptitude for design? If so, read on.
The US Climate Action Network (USCAN) seeks an intern for three to six months to assist with online communications and outreach advocacy. You will put your skills to work while gaining an understanding of major climate and energy policy issues. Additionally, this Fellowship will afford you the opportunity to participate in outreach and advocacy activities while working with a diverse collection of the key organizations that make up climate movement. With over 85 member organizations, USCAN is the largest US network of organizations focused on climate change. The position is located in our Washington, DC office. This internship offers a monthly stipend of $500, help obtaining college credit (if needed), and negotiable start and end dates.
Responsibilities
• Aid in editing and compiling weekly email newsletters and web content on energy and climate issues;
• Update various web pages for dynamic USCAN site, and create new pages and images;
• Research, identify, categorize, and upload key publications, polling data, press releases and other resources to the USCAN website to assist our member organizations;
• Design outreach documents and digital material;
• Attend briefings, congressional hearings, delivery of materials to congressional offices, and other events as needed;
• Assist in organizing briefings for USCAN members;
• Help coordinate USCAN member surveys;
• Assist other staff as needed;
Qualifications
• Understanding of HTML;
• Familiarity with CSS, Plone, SQL and Photoshop is a big plus;
• Strong oral and writing skills, and methodical research methods;
• Self-starter, flexible, able to manage multiple tasks;
• Interest in climate change, with particular enthusiasm for communicating information to coalition partners, and policy-makers;
• Some knowledge of key players and climate change policy issues a plus;
• Ability to work independently and in a team, and to telecommute when appropriate;
• Good phone skills;
• Extroverted and friendly personality with good sense of humor is a must;
• Available at least 35 hours a week.
How to Apply
Send a resume and cover letter with availability to Marie Risalvato ([email protected]). Please subject your email “Web and Outreach Intern First Name Last Name.”
