California Outreach Intern- Berkeley, CA

The Union of Concerned Scientists(UCS) is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices. What began as a collaboration between students and faculty members at MIT in 1969 is now an alliance of more than 300,000 citizens and scientists that includes people from all walks of life: parents and businesspeople, biologists and physicists, teachers and students.UCS strives for a future that is free from the threats of global warming and nuclear war and a planet that supports a rich diversity of life. Our specific focus areas include global warming, renewable energy, advanced vehicle technology, nuclear power safety, nuclear weapons and related security issues, preserving the integrity of science, and sustainable agriculture.The Position

The California Outreach Intern will assist efforts to organize support for strong California climate, clean energy, and clean vehicles policies. Intern’s duties include but are not limited to: engaging UCS members and activists in our campaigns; helping to load email alerts and other online activism; providing support for outreach efforts to experts such as scientists and economists; event coordination; and database management.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in outreach and organizing, as well as transportation, climate and energy policy. Candidates interested in public policy, global warming, transportation, renewable energy and environmental issues are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Engaging UCS members and activists in our campaigns;
• Providing assistance with administration of online communications and web content management;
• Providing support for outreach efforts to scientists and other experts, coalition partners and the general public;
• Recruiting volunteers for special campaign activities in the Berkeley office;
• Providing logistics support for campaign event planning;
• Participating in regular campaign and program meetings;
• Scheduling meetings with agency and legislative officials;
• Providing support for projects as needed by the Berkeley Office Manager;
• Assisting with maintenance of departmental databases, publications, electronic and paper files, subscriptions, staff calendar, dissemination of reports and other materials to targeted recipients; and
• Scheduling campaign meetings and other internal and external meetings for department staff as needed.

Basic knowledge and experience

Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, strong oral and written communication skills, and proficiency with computers. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook, Google Docs, and database and graphic manipulation software strongly preferred. Also needed are excellent interpersonal relations skills including an ability to work both independently and in teams, and to interact professionally with individuals with a wide range of skills and responsibilities, Knowledge of transportation, energy, and/or climate issues; experience working in a non-profit environment; and Spanish language proficiency are pluses.

Compensation, hours & duration

The Union of Concerned Scientists provides a monthly stipend between $1,733 and $2,600 to interns based on academic experience. Full time for 12 months.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected] and include “CA Outreach Intern” in the subject line. Email materials by Word or PDF only. No phone calls. Deadline: November 20 – Position starts ASAP.