Organizing Intern

Sierra Club • Fayetteville, AR

153d • $20 - $20

About The Position

At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice - a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.

Requirements

• Familiar with community organizing or have volunteered on at least one grassroots mobilization project
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact positively with community residents, volunteers, staff, and the public
• Demonstrated interest in the environment or related public interest issues
• Ability to clearly explain complex issues and effectively communicate them to community residents
• Proficient with social media and Google Docs
• Familiar with Zoom
• Committed to evolution and continuously deepening understanding of systems of oppression
• Uplifting and additive approach to challenges and mistakes

Responsibilities

• Assisting with public outreach and education efforts
• Organizing on campus and recruiting fellow students to the Sierra Club, building local student power in the fight for a clean energy transition
• Working with the Sierra Club Campaign Organizer to educate community members on the harm of fossil fuels
• Training and working with community partners to effectively influence the Arkansas Public Service Commission and the Southwestern Electric Power Company
• Assisting with planning, recruitment, set up, and facilitation of community meetings and events
• Collecting petition signatures (requires the ability to travel locally)
• Completing administrative tasks such as note taking and agenda creation

Benefits

• $20/hour compensation
• Temporary position with a duration of 15 hours per week for 24 weeks
• Opportunity to work with a well-respected non-profit organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations