Job Title: Climate Justice Mobilization Intern
Department: North Star Chapter
Location: Twin Cities MN
Report to: Deputy Director
Duration: about 10 hrs/week for at least 8 weeks from July through August (flexible schedule or extension is possible). Primary work hours are evening and weekend.
Context:At the Sierra Club we believe in the power of togetherness. 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 inequity we will continue to fight for a bold transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet our humanity and our democracy.
Sierra Club is comprised of staff across the country and a network of volunteer leaders and local chapters that support our grassroots engagement. The North Star Chapter is the local Minnesota chapter of the Sierra Club which is a staff team of 7 people supporting a powerful volunteer base of 100s and uplifting the voices of our 50000 supporters across the state.
Scope:Movement building is a key part of how we will win the climate movement. We are looking for a Climate Justice Mobilization Intern to help us connect with people especially at protest events such as the recent No Kings rally. This position will work directly with our staff and volunteer teams and include assisting in petition collection public outreach public education organizing efforts outdoor events and data entry. Our office is in Saint Paul and interns should expect to work some in the office but primarily work hours will be spent at community events in the evenings and weekends. Flexible schedule available to fit other work or school needs.
Interns will leave with skills in community outreach working in a staff and volunteer team data entry and knowledge of grassroots movement building techniques.
$20 - $20 an hour
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $20 / hour.
This is a category 99 non-exempt non-represented temporary position.
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 values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club People Department in consultation with the employees manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce belonging.
To Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply by June 23 2025 for priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit qualifications lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color creed religion national origin immigration status socioeconomic status ancestry age size sex sexual orientation gender gender identity familial status veteran status disability AIDS/HIV status medical condition prior conviction arrest history traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black Indigenous and other minoritized groups; women; queer transgender gender non-conforming and gender fluid people.
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