Grassroots Organizing Internship with GREENPEACE
Greenpeace USA —
Denver, CO
Grassroots Organizing Internship with Greenpeace USA Summer Semester 2013
Make a difference! Apply now for a Greenpeace internship for Summer 2013
Who is Greenpeace? Greenpeace is the leading independent environmental campaigning organization that uses peaceful direct action and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and to promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.
Why intern with Greenpeace?
As a Greenpeace intern you can:
· Promote solutions to the global warming crisis
· Stop the destruction of the world's last ancient forests
· Empower consumers and shareholders to hold corporate polluters accountable
· And yes - save the whales!
Apply now for a Greenpeace internship! Applications MUST be submitted online. Go to: http://www.greenpeace.org/internships
Our Grassroots team is dedicated to organizing students and volunteers to take direct action within their communities for global green solutions to our planet's environmental problems.
Responsibilities:
Phoning membership to recruit and manage volunteers, conducting online research, assisting with organizing events, coordinating media outreach, assisting in the development and distribution of educational materials, and additional projects as needed.
Location:
Greenpeace is looking for Grassroots Organizing interns in the following cities: Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, OR, Raleigh, NC, and Seattle, WA. We also offer a number of other positions based in our Washington, DC and San Francisco offices.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be over 18 but do not have to be current students. Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and multi-task along with excellent written and communication skills. Knowledge of social networking and blogging a plus. Applicants must have a strong desire to work in a fast paced environment and the willingness to learn.
Program Details:
Our Summer internships start June 3rd and end August 9th. Part time and full time positions available. Most positions require a commitment of at least 3 days/week. Each intern is trained and closely supervised by a member of the department to which they've been assigned. We are flexible with your schedule and can help you receive course credit. All internships are unpaid. Unfortunately Greenpeace cannot provide housing.
Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way Greenpeace selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and effectiveness of our campaigns. Greenpeace strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented communities.
Apply now for a Greenpeace internship!
Applications MUST be submitted online. Go to: http://www.greenpeace.org/internships
