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Sierra Club, San Francisco Bay Chapter

Apr 23

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Starts on May 26
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Government & Politics
  • Saint Louis, +1

Requirements

  • Strong oral communication skills. You are open and honest. You are a good listener. You can share stories about yourself and why you care about these issues.
  • Ability to work with diverse staff, volunteers, and the public. You get along well with a lot of different types of people. You are curious. You want to speak to people about issues that are important to them.
  • Proficient computer skills. You are familiar with basic word processing and spreadsheet systems.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends. You can work when community members are available.
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice. You are committed to self-transformation and just relationships. You understand that privilege exists and the impact of inequity on communities.
  • The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience, skills and competencies:
  • Experience with Google Suite, MiniVAN.
  • Knowledge of environmental justice issues, fossil fuels/ coal, or climate justice.
  • Previous experience with canvassing or deep listening.
  • Demonstrated commitment to environmental justice and deep community engagement.
  • Previous community engagement in St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

  • Learn Evidence-Based Methods. Perform readings and assignments to learn about the Midwest Academy for Grassroots Organizing, electoral engagement, environmental Justice, and environmental issues impacting Missouri.
  • Get Out the Vote for Pro-Environmental Candidates. Identify and train volunteers and community members to support Sierra Club, Missouri Chapter endorsed candidates. Participate in electoral tactics like door knocking, phone banking, and community meetings. Connect candidates with volunteers in their area. Create social media and earned media documents to educate Sierra Club members and the community about endorsed candidates.
  • Data Collection. Help volunteers appropriately collect data from conversations and submit the data to Chapter Staff.
  • Build Leadership. Assist Chapter staff in turnout for political efforts, hosting community events, and training volunteers. Represent Sierra Club’s views and priorities to community members by participating in meetings, tabling, and speaking publicly. Assist in contacting Sierra Club members, supporters, and community partners via phonebanking, email, canvassing, and tabling.

Sierra Club, San Francisco Bay Chapter

Government
Industry
11-50
Employees
1924
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter is the local branch of the Sierra Club, America's largest and most effective grassroots environmental organization. The Bay Chapter is comprised of the 30,000 Sierra Club members who live in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Francisco counties. Comprised of over a dozen employees and many more volunteers and members, the Bay Chapter works on various local environmental issues, from conserving the Bay Area's spectacular open spaces and wildlife to fighting back against the polluting fossil fuel industry and promoting the spread of clean-energy solutions right here at home. Our careers range from conservation and advocacy work to volunteer and member outreach to the fundraising positions that keep us running.