Policy Internship
Organization: The BlueGreen Alliance
Location: San Francisco, CA
Fall 2011
Unpaid
The BlueGreen Alliance’s San Francisco office is seeking a smart, organized, energetic person with strong research and communications skills to assist BGA’s national Policy Director. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth for a talented individual committed to clean energy and social equity issues.
Work will primarily consist of research and policy analysis, as well as writing and editing various documents on clean energy policy and good job creation through sustainable economic development. The applicant may be asked to attend meetings to take notes. Some administrative support functions will also be part of the job.
This position will be unpaid and temporary beginning in September and ending in December. A minimum commitment of 24 hours per week is required, though if more time can be volunteered that will be to the applicants advantage. We prefer applicants that can commit to a regular and consistent schedule. We are willing to work with academic institutions for credit eligibility considerations. The internship will be based in our San Francisco office.
Qualifications:
- Excellent skills in the areas of research as well as written and oral communication. Quantitative analysis skills a plus.
- Knowledge of public policy issues in fields’ of labor, energy or the environment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude and a good sense of humor.
- A strong commitment to BGA’s mission and principles.
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but any applicant with the requisite communication and research skills will be considered.
- Experience with policy analysis is highly desirable.
- Experience with labor organizations or prior non-profit work is also desirable.
Physical Demands:
(These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.)
- Working 7-8 hours seated at a desk and using a computer
- Occasionally lifting 10-20 lb boxes or equipment
- Taking public transportation
Work Environment:
(While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)
- Second floor office in building with elevator
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.
Applicants with Disabilities:
Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume, two (2) writing samples (including one research-based piece of writing), and a cover letter. Your cover letter should explain why you are interested and qualified for this internship. Only complete applications will be considered.
Please submit your application materials as attachments to Ashley McCormack at [email protected] and include “Fall 2011 Policy Internship” in the email subject line.
No phone calls please.
