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Internship Announcements
Earth Day Network – Internship Announcement
We are currently accepting internship applications; opportunities are available throughout the year on a part-time or full-time basis. Please contact us to learn more about current offerings and tell us about your interest in helping Earth Day Network further its mission.
Other opportunities include:
- Development & Fundraising Interns
- Office Management and Administration Interns
Interested in being an Earth Day Network Volunteer? Email our
volunteer coordinator.
Design Intern
Reports to: Director of Education
Type of position: Internship, full or part time
Timeframe: Available Immediately – Apply Now
Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare of $3 daily is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.
Summary
Into design? How about architecture, education, or both? If the answer is “yes,” Earth Day Network (EDN) has a unique internship opportunity. We have partnered with The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Department of Architecture to bridge the worlds of design and education for 21st century learning. Need the conceptual framework? Visit www.next.cc and see the almost limitless opportunities for this internship. In essence, EDN wants to expand the potential of NEXT.CC, its marketability, and content, all within the realm of promoting green design education. This is a largely autonomous internship that is great for an undergraduate thesis or graduate study in action.
Responsibilities
These entail coordinating with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s personnel and interns to develop the launch of NEXT.CC on EDN’s Education website, in addition to communicating its possibilities to others, exploring funding opportunities and developing content for the site. Other opportunities are open to be explored.
Qualifications
- A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues, in particular green design
- A strong interest in and knowledge of education
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Willingness to travel within the U.S. for Earth Day 2008
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Sean Miller, miller[at]earthday.net
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International Programs Interns
Reports to: International Programs Director
Type of position: Internship, full or part time
Duration: Flexible begin and end dates; now accepting applicants for Spring Term 2008
Compensation: Metro card; college credit if your institution permits
Summary
Join EDN this spring to help its thousands of members around the world prepare for Earth Day 2008.
Specific Responsibilities
International Programs Interns will:
- Communicate with EDN’s members through our discussion board, Skype, and email;
- Coordinate and actively participate in EDN’s social network site http://network.earthday.net ;
- Help Earth Day 2008 participants locate volunteers for their projects and events; and
- Draft and revise reports on a variety of environmental issues of international interest.
Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for organizing events and projects, and helping others do the same;
- A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues in a variety of international settings;
- Outstanding writing and communication skills;
- Fluency in a foreign language (not required but highly advantageous).
To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to Judit Varga, varga (AT) earthday.net.
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Volunteer Outreach Intern
Reports to: Director of Grassroots Programs &/or Director of Research & Technology
Type of position: Internship, full or part time
Timeframe: Available Immediately – Apply Now
Compensation: $3 Metro fare per day worked, and additional compensation TBD college credit if your institution provides for this
Summary
Earth Day Network’s mission is to broaden the environmental movement worldwide and to educate and mobilize people, governments, and corporations to take responsibility for a clean and healthy environment. It is the premier environmental civic education organization in the world. With offices in Washington, D.C., Israel, and Eastern Europe, and soon in China, our global network engages more than 12,000 organizations in 174 countries each year.
Earth Day Network relies on volunteers and interns to assist in ongoing campaigns as well as running ongoing programs and office operations. Specific volunteer events are typically held in the evenings during the week but this is subject to change as necessary to meet EDN staff and volunteer availability. We seek to standardize our volunteer program, broaden and increase participation from new constituencies and provide a stable base for assisting with unexpected and urgent programmatic needs.
We are seeking qualified applicants for a Fall 2007 as well as Winter/Spring and Summer 2008 Volunteer Coordinator Outreach Internships. Candidates may possess experience or interest as a volunteer themselves, or volunteer coordination, volunteer events, community outreach, event planning, or other operations/coordination experience.
Responsibilities
The Volunteer Outreach Coordinator Intern will work with network members and local community groups to develop our relationships and reach. Additionally, the intern will identify and implement innovative strategies to grow our volunteer capacity. Opportunities exist for a variety of special projects and EDN is open to intern interest and experience.
Specifically, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator interns, in collaboration with EDN staff, will:
- Grow and maintain inventory of offline and online organizations for announcing Volunteer and Intern needs or projects
- Contact organizations to build relationships and coordinate EDN volunteer activities
- Review and facilitate update of Volunteer and Intern pages on EDN’s website as needed; keep an intern calendar of major work needs
- Standardize volunteer materials and methods
- Execute, run/oversee the outreach efforts to existing and new constituencies
- Manage the Volunteer and Intern listserve
- Follow-up with prior volunteers and interns to maintain relationships and post relevant news
- Seek funding opportunities, in-kind, or other gifts and donations (such as food, materials, etc)
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Michele Ditto, ditto[at]earthday.net
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Education Intern
Reports to: Director of Education
Type of position: Internship, full or part time
Timeframe: Offered with flexible begin and end dates (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter terms)
Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.
Summary
The Education Intern liaises with the Director of Education and Education Coordinator supporting members of the EDN Educator’s Network and school-based greening activities. The goal is to build widespread environmental and school greening education resources within K-12 schools across the US. This year, the focus is on creating materials on how to green one’s school, green jobs curriculum, green design, policy, and supporting teachers at selected schools across the country that teach “green,” civic minded lessons in environmentally degraded areas. Next, we are members of the Energy Action Coalition that runs the Campus Climate Challenge putting green energy on over 500 schools and campuses nationwide, and we would love your support for this or any of the above projects. Lastly, we want to connect with you on taking your interests and joining them with our expanding Education program. Any of these programs is open for your selection and likely to include travel to an event or action.
Responsibilities
The Intern will coordinate outreach to network members and new constituents in their area of interest through:
- strengthening ties with our many network member groups and the widespread development of Education events and action plans;
- helping network members generate and manage specified programs and Education events/ideas;
- contributing to the strategic planning of events and actions; answering queries from network members;
- writing up descriptions promoting our Education Network for use in our online newsletter, recreation of our website and/or educational materials for teachers;
- assisting in the development and dissemination of curricula and lesson plans on k-12 environmental education and also civics; and
- Assisting EDN’s related programs for Summer and Fall and in preparation of upcoming events, such as physical school greening projects across the U.S.;
- Combining your interests to create a meaningful internship experience for you and EDN.
Qualifications
- A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues;
- A strong interest in and knowledge of k-12 education (environmental, civics/history, or education itself);
- Excellent writing and communication skills;
- Willingness to travel within the U.S.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Sean Miller, miller[at]earthday.net
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Information Technology Internships
Reports to: Director of Research & Technology
Type of position: Available Immediately – Apply Now
Timeframe: Ongoing for Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter terms; offered with flexible begin and end dates
Compensation: $3 Metro fare per day worked, and additional compensation TBD college credit if your institution provides for this
Summary
Earth Day Network’s mission is to broaden the environmental movement worldwide and to educate and mobilize people, governments, and corporations to take responsibility for a clean and healthy environment. It is the premier environmental civic education organization in the world. With offices in Washington, D.C., Israel, and Eastern Europe, and soon in China, our global network engages more than 12,000 organizations in 174 countries each year.
Like many non-profit organizations Earth Day network (EDN) relies on information technology to help achieve high-impact results. For example, our interactive website offers registration, tracking and coordination tools for Earth Day participants, and frequent content updates. We recently acquired tools to enable internet campaigns and communication with our members on important issues.
EDN is seeking qualified applicants for a Summer and/or Fall 2007 and Winter/Spring 2008 IT Internships, with a strong background in information management, analysis, technology, and communication tools.
Responsibilities
The Information Technology Intern will support organization and office technology needs on a daily basis. Depending on skills, experience and interest an independent project requiring at least 50% of the intern’s time will be assigned. Activities may include:
- Assist with desktop and network administration for all users and interns.
- Implement or Maintain online e-advocacy campaigns
- Maintain supporter records; create, run, analyze reports on supporters, etc.
- Convert legacy information to a relational database such as Microsoft Access.
- Research, interview and develop proposals for new or alternative IT service providers and vendors.
- Harvest information to expand or develop new toolkits for meeting EDN objectives.
- Develop and maintain documentation on IT processes, policies and procedures.
We are a small team and we all share the administrative burden of our work. EDN interns will be assisting with administrative tasks as well.
Qualifications
- Experience working in highly productive team based environment.
- Good oral and written communication.
- Problem-solving, analytical orientation with high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated interest and commitment to Earth Day Network values and objectives.
- Familiar with tools such as: MS Office, MS Access or other relational databases, MS Outlook and Exchange server for email, MS networking; experience with html or cgi scripting a plus.
- Experience with web-based communication and outreach tools.
To apply, or for more information, please send resume and cover letter to Jason Gooljar, Gooljar[AT] earthday.net
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Communications & Marketing Interns
Reports to: Communications Department
Contact: Garcia(AT)earthday.net
Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.
Summary
Communications and Marketing interns are responsible for articulating and contributing to an inspired vision for the organization; taking projects from concept to lift-off to completion; learning and adapting from experience; listening and working as a team to generate and implement new ideas; building relationships to bridge differences and find common grounds with people inside and outside of the organization at all levels of society; communicating effectively, orally and in writing; and demonstrating exemplary levels of personal integrity and leadership.
The Communications Department needs interns in the following categories:
Earth Day 2008: Primary duty is to assist in the planning and execution of Earth Day 2008 events on April 22nd. Event organizing experience a plus
Marketing/Partnerships: Primary duties are to assist in the marketing of Earth Day Network Programs, Earth Day 2008, the Earth Day Network website and blog, and Earth Day Television, and to help develop and sustain partnerships with vendors, donors, and peer organizations. Also supports the development of message and materials for all programs and works with staff to develop materials in support of Earth Day events and issue oriented campaigns. Marketing experience a plus
Media Relations: Primary duties are to assist in media outreach and media relations, including writing, research, phone calls and media events. Also supports the building and maintenance of press and media lists. Publicity experience a plus
EDN-TV/Website/Blog: Primary duty is to research and provide content, both print and video. Knowledge of film/video production, website design a plus
Environmental Policy: Primary duties are to create and build relationships with key government staff and leaders, and to track hearings and legislation on Capitol Hill and elsewhere. Also conducts issue oriented research and attends hearings. Political science or similar background a plus
Requirements
- Must be able to manage several tasks at once, use sound judgment and follow up on prioritized assignments
- Must be self-motivated and energetic
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
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Domestic Programs Intern
Reports to: Director of Grassroots Programs
Type of position: Internship, full or part time
Duration: Offered with flexible begin and end dates (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter terms)
Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.
Summary
The Domestic Program Intern liaises with community groups across the U.S. that have participated in Earth Day events and actions in the past and with new constituents. The goal is to build widespread Earth Day events and actions focused on Climate Change Solutions across the U.S., on or around Earth Day, April 22nd.
Focuses can include outreach to:
- College campuses
- Community groups
- Local, state, federal government and agencies
- New groups
Responsibilities
In conducting outreach to domestic members the intern will:
- strengthen ties with our many network member groups, catalyzing the widespread development of Earth Day 2008 events and actions;
- help member groups generate Earth Day event ideas;
- contribute to the strategic planning of events and actions;
- respond to queries from member groups;
- write event descriptions to promote member groups’ Earth Day activities and programs for publication in our online events calendar and email bulletins; and
- contribute to EDN’s capacity building.
Qualifications
- A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues
- Excellent writing and communication skills
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Sean Miller, Miller(AT)earthday.net
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Campaign for Communities Outreach Intern
Reports to: Director of Campaign for Communities
Type of position: Internship, full or part time
Duration: Flexible begin and end dates (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter terms)
Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.
Summary
Earth Day 2007 marked the second year of our Climate Change Solutions Campaign, with the goal of mobilizing political will around the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our Campaign for Communities program is working to educate the public on reducing emissions, creating healthy communities, and stronger public policies and legislation. Earth Day 2007 marked the second year of our Climate Change Solutions Campaign, with the goal of mobilizing political will around the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our Campaign for Communities program is working to educate the public on reducing emissions, creating healthy communities, and stronger public policies and legislation.
This year also marks the fourth year that C4C has been working to empower traditionally overlooked communities – low income communities, communities of color, etc. – to address environmental issues that affect their neighborhoods through civic engagement and the power of the vote. Through this innovative initiative, we work in communities across the country, identifying those environmental issues that mobilize community members to become active and involved citizens.
In conducting our Climate Change Solutions and our voter mobilization campaigns, we will work with the following partners:
- Groups representing low-income Americans
- Religious groups
- NGOs that participated in the National Latino Congreso
- Environmental Justice groups
- Community outreach groups
- Other new groups
Responsibilities
In conducting outreach to Campaign for Communities partners, the intern will:
- coordinate outreach and strengthen ties to existing network members and new community groups
- assist in identifying and nurturing new partnership opportunities
- attend and report on meetings
- work on voter mobilization campaigns and with voter mobilization partners
- help prepare for Earth Day Network’s participation in the 2007 National Latino Congreso
- help communities generate Earth Day event ideas
- respond to queries from member groups
- write event descriptions to promote member groups’ Earth Day activities and programs for publication in our online events calendar and email bulletins
- attend C4C community events;
- conduct research as needed
- assist with fundraising activities
- contribute to EDN’s capacity building
Qualifications
- An interest in and knowledge of matters, particularly environmental issues, affecting low income communities and communities of color in the U.S.
- A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental justice issues
- Excellent research, writing and communication skills
- Sensitivity to the groups with which we will be cooperating
- Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Michele Ditto, Ditto[at]earthday.net
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Development Intern
Reports to: Director of Development and Development Associate
Type of position: Internship, Part-time
Duration: Available Immediately – Apply Now
Compensation: $3 metro per day worked onsite; college credit if your institution permits
Summary
Earth Day Network’s (EDN) mission is to broaden the environmental movement worldwide and to educate and mobilize people, governments, and corporations to take responsibility for a clean and healthy environment. It is the premier environmental civic education organization in the world. EDN can only be effective if adequate funds are raised, making a top-notch development team essential for the organization to carry out its mission and expand in future years. The development internship will allow qualified candidates to aid in all aspects of NGO funding.
Responsibilities
The Development Department seeks an intern to perform the following duties:
- Assist with research about foundations, their giving criteria, and deadlines; making sure directors are aware of upcoming proposal deadlines
- Researching and maintaining accurate lists of contact information for prospect foundations and corporations
- Compiling documents for proposals, often under tight deadlines; faxing documents to foundation/corporation contacts when necessary
- Helping to write and edit newsletters and other documents for website and donor lists
- Helping with online membership fulfillment
- Other duties as assigned by Development team
Qualifications
- Must be able to manage several tasks at once, use sound judgment and follow up on prioritized assignments.
- Must be self-motivated and energetic.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Michele Ditto, Ditto[@]earthday.net
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