Sierra Club Missouri Grassroots Intern
Job Title: Missouri Chapter Grassroots Organizing Intern
Department: Missouri Chapter
Location:St. Louis, MO
Reports to: Chapter Director
Duration: 15+ hours/ week
Context: Under supervision of assigned supervisor, Intern will support the work of staff and volunteers, building public support to accomplish chapter goals. Increasing the number of volunteer supporters that turnout for events and/or take other action to influence campaign outcomes. Training in Midwest Academy of Grassroots Organizing and environmental justice and uses those skills to assist chapter staff to recruit and train volunteer leaders.
Scope: This is an intern position for individuals wanting to learn the building blocks of grassroots organizing and working in the environmental field.
Job Activities:
- Performs readings and assignments to learn about Midwest Academy for Grassroots Organizing, environmental justice, and environmental issues.
- Participates (as part of a team) in planning and carrying out plans, strategies, projects, or campaigns to further Chapter strategic goals.
- Assists in development of educational materials such as blog posts, fact sheets, newsletters, etc.
- Assists in representing Sierra Club’s views to legislators, government agencies, administrative officials, news media, and the general public by giving testimony, participating in meetings, public speaking events, and by establishing and maintaining personal contacts.
- Assists in contacting Sierra Club members, supporters, and community partners via phonebanking, email, canvassing, and tabling.
- Performs some general office duties and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well with diverse staff, volunteers, and the public.
- Proficient computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet, Internet.
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization.
Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Sierra Club does not sponsor H1B visas.
The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.