ioby Internship- New York, New York
Organization: ioby (in our backyards)
Job Title: ioby internship
Location: New York, New York
Hours and Compensation: 30 hours/week. Paid.
Position Dates (if applicable): June 4- August 17
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications.
Organization Overview
ioby stands for in our backyards. Founded in 2008, ioby is a young, dynamic startup and the only online micro-philanthropic initiative that encourages local civic environmental action among neighbors.
“It has been so eye opening to me to intern at ioby. I knew what the technical definition of a non-profit was before I started, but now I’ve learned what it means to truly give to a cause you believe in. It is amazing to see the steps involved in making an idea into reality. There are so many partnerships between interns, staff, other non-profit organizations, and government agencies. The love and energy that goes into rallying a group of people behind a really great cause like making sure folks without a supermarket in central Brooklyn get access to fresh food has really given me both an inspirational and grounded perspective of what is possible” Mario Giampieri, NYU environmental studies major, class of 2012.
Description
ioby (eye-OH-be) seeks an intern interested in working with our organization in the non-profit sector of New York City’s environmental community. An intern would benefit from a behind the scenes look at how a non-profit organization works with citizen-activists and community members to enact tangible environmental change.
Responsibilities
The intern will have a range of duties, which may include many of the following, depending on his or her interests and skill set:
• Coordinating ioby participation in outreach events in NYC’s five boroughs
• Providing technical assistance and resources to NYC-based project groups
• Developing resource materials for project groups
• Writing and editing the ioby blog
• Planning online content, videos and photo development
• Researching and producing useful data on a variety of topics, including: NYC environmental problems and environmental justice statistics; measurable uses and benefits of online social networking for the environmental movement; statistics of charitable giving
• Assisting with development and implementation of strategies for corporate/business outreach, community outreach, or marketing
• Working with staff, other volunteers, and interns on a variety of other tasks
Qualifications
Applicants should be college or graduate students in the New York City area enthusiastic about green initiatives and environmental justice in NYC. Applicants should also have strong writing and organizational skills, be outgoing, dependable, use social media, have awesome ideas, and be comfortable with public speaking. Fluency in Spanish is a bonus.
How to Apply:
Email your resume and a short cover letter describing what you think you will bring to ioby, your academic focus and/or goals (if applicable), what you wish to get out of an internship experience, and available days/hours to Helen Ho([email protected]).
