Grassroots Organizing Internship

~ Who is Greenpeace? Greenpeace is the leading independent environmental campaigning organization that uses peaceful direct action and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and to promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. ~

Why intern with Greenpeace? 

As a Greenpeace intern you can: 

• Promote solutions to the global warming crisis
• Stop the destruction of the world's last ancient forests
• Empower consumers and shareholders to hold corporate polluters accountable
• And yes - save the whales! 

Position Overview 

Our Grassroots team is dedicated to organizing students and volunteers to take direct action within their communities for global green solutions to our planet's environmental problems.

Greenpeace is looking for Grassroots Organizing interns in either Washington, DC or San Francisco, CA.  

Responsibilities 

• Phoning membership to recruit and manage volunteers, conducting online research, assisting with organizing events, coordinating media outreach, assisting in the development and distribution of educational materials, and additional projects as needed.

Qualifications 

• Applicants must be over 18 but do not have to be current students. Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and multi-task along with excellent written and communication skills.
• Knowledge of social networking and blogging a plus.
• Applicants must have a strong desire to work in a fast paced environment and the willingness to learn.

Program Details 

• Our fall internships start September 8th and end December 5th. Part time and full time positions available.
• We are flexible with your schedule and can help you receive class credit.
• All internships are unpaid.
• Unfortunately Greenpeace cannot provide travel or housing.  

Benefits 

• A Greenpeace Internship is a great way to learn first-hand how an international environmental campaigning organization works.
• You'll gain issue expertise, build valuable career skills and make connections.
• In addition to job training, you'll have the opportunity to take part in trainings such as corporate campaigning, non-violent direct action, media relations and grassroots outreach.
• You'll get to meet awesome people and work alongside experienced staff in a casual, high-energy environment. 
• We'll help you get college credit for your internship.  

To Apply 

Please click below: "Apply Here!" and then, once on Greenpeace's Internship page, click "Apply now for Fall 2014" and fill out the application form. Be sure to mark 'Grassroots Organizing Internship' on your application!

~ Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way Greenpeace selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and effectiveness of our campaigns. Greenpeace strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, and other under-represented communities. ~