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Description
~ KLA is a woman-owned, benefits corporation that partners with local governments to build the sustainable communities they envision. We do this by delivering affordable tools and services to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and communicate sustainability goals and programs. ~
The KLA Sustainability Dashboard, our keystone tool, makes it easy to track progress toward goals and creates a pathway for community participation through interactive polling and calls to action. KLA’s clients represent local governments of all shapes and sizes, including Cambridge, MA; Encinitas, CA; Nashua, NH; and San Antonio, TX.
Position Overview
NB Resilient is the City of New Bedford’s climate action and resilience plan. The community engagement intern will be a part of implementing our equitable community engagement strategy. The community engagement intern will work alongside City staff and the consultant team. Their primary role will be to conduct outreach on the ground with community members of our target populations and partner organizations.
This is a paid position with a flexible schedule and work is primarily completed at events in New Bedford or remotely. The hours will likely range from 5-15 hours a week depending on the candidate. The internship will go through June of 2019.
Interests may include:
- Equitable community engagement both in person and online
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Environmental science
- Public policy
- Urban planning
Responsibilities
- Conduct community outreach to a representatives of local organizations and residents
- Logistical event planning
- Research on best practices
- Attend events and distribute surveys
- Draft social media posts
- Create surveys and complete data entry
- Communicate the shared values we all have in working towards climate resilience
Qualifications
- Professional verbal and written communication
- Proactive and willingness to learn
- Detail orientated with the ability to see the whole picture
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Enhanced cultural awareness and sensitivity to customs and cultural differences
- Organized
- Microsoft Excel data entry and analysis
- Microsoft PowerPoint and/or Publisher
- 1-2 years of related job experience and/or post-secondary education
- Dual language (preferred)