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Description
SustainUS, The U.S. Youth Network for Sustainable Development, involves youth in international negotiations surrounding sustainable development. This December, we will be sending our 5th delegation to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark. We are seeking fall interns to assist with work to prepare for the Copenhagen talks. The most important climate negotiations to date, world leaders will be finalizing a post-Kyoto global climate treaty, and SustainUS is working to ensure the voice of youth is heard! SustainUS is seeking applicants with an interest in and passion for climate policy, and who have activism or organizing skills.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the SustainUS Climate Program Coordinator and other SustainUS leadership with UN delegation planning, possibly including international and domestic climate policy analysis.
- Collaborate with other domestic and international youth climate organizations on grassroots action and political strategy.
- Provide general logistical and administrative support. This is a substantive position and clerical work will be minimal, if any.
- Database development and Internet-based communication creation.
Qualifications:
- Education or experience in climate change advocacy and/or policy
- Campaign/organizing skills, especially work with youth activists and/or national campaigns
- Website development and/or database management experience preferred
Compensation: This position is a minimum 10 hours per week and is currently unpaid. We will provide a public transit stipend and potentially a living stipend, contingent on pending grant applications.
Interns who can commit to greater hours are preferred. Please indicate additional availability in your cover letter. This position is based in the Energy Action Coalition office in Washington, DC. Exceptional applicants may indicate other, preferred locations to work from.
To Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter. All applications received before August 2nd will be considered. Interns will be expected to begin approximately the week of August 31, or whenever school resumes.