Political Advocacy Intern
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Job Title: Political Advocacy Intern
Department: Sierra Club Virginia Chapter
Location: Richmond VA or surrounding area
Reports to: Chapter Director
Duration: 15-20 hours a week for 10 weeks
Context: 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.
Scope: The intern will be responsible for assisting the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter and Sierra Club Virginia Chapter PAC in the implementation of the Chapters 2025 electoral campaign plan. Participates in environmental community outreach activities assists in recruitment and training volunteer leaders and develops relationships with local community leaders.
Job Activities include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate electoral volunteer activities including phone banks literature drops and doorknocks
- Assist with development of campaign and get out the vote materials which may include earned media templates phone scripts email drafts text messages and similar projects
- Provide administrative support to Chapter staff
- Coordinate track and organize phone calls and mailings to Sierra Club members and volunteers regarding our electoral work in key districts
- Other projects as assigned
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills experience and competencies:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- A commitment to supporting progressive environmental energy and transportation policy
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office applications required
- Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepening and evolving your own understanding of systems of oppression through study openness and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
- Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach can-do attitude a sense of humor and authentic kindness wherever you go.
The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following skills experience and competencies:
- Past experience with VAN database
- Prior experience with political campaigns
$22 - $25 an hour
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is between $22 - $25 per hour depending on qualifications.
This is a category 99 non-exempt non-represented temporary position.
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
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.
Explore enjoy and protect the planet.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Campaigns
- Abinitio
- AutoCAD 3D
- Hardware & Networking
- Customer Support
- Arabic
About Company
Sierra Club has grown to become America's largest grassroots environmental advocacy organization--and also one of its most effective. The Sierra Club promotes outdoor activities and environmental activism on both the local and national levels through political lobbying, education, out ... View more
