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Sierra Club Environmental Communications Internship (Rolling Application)

Environmental Communications Internship

Applications accepted until positions filled

Dates: Rolling

Location: Austin, TX

This internship will offer you a chance to put policy advocacy and intercultural communication theory into practice through the crafting of communications strategies for a variety of environmental justice issues. The ideal candidate for this internship has strong writing abilities, good organizational skills, and a passion for the environment and social justice

Internship Description

Communications interns assist our communications team to develop timely, interesting content for our website, newsletter, and other media platforms that is relevant to the various communities and stakeholder groups we strive to connect with. Part of this work requires a deep understanding of the relevance of environmental issues to communities that may not identify with “environmental groups.” This is a great opportunity for students interested in the nexus between energy/environment and social justice to work with state policy experts and organizers on key issues facing Texas, while expanding their communications capacities. Interns would be expected to work at least 20 hours per week from our Austin office. Additional hours and longer-term internships are strongly encouraged. If you are interested in a longer-term internship, please note it in your cover letter. This internship is unpaid, but includes opportunities to attend events and participate in several program trainings at no cost. The Sierra Club will also reimburse any internship-related travel costs.

Duties

Communications intern duties may include working with staff to:

  • Assist in research to identify message effectiveness across the stakeholder spectrum
  • Develop and refine messaging around specific issues, campaigns, or communities
  • Track news and storylines, identify trends in how the media portrays our issues
  • Research and write stories for our website, newsletter, social media
  • Assist the communications team in engaging the public through social media channels and other media
  • Assist in the promotion of press releases and statements

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should possess and be able to demonstrate:

  • Strong research, writing, and editing skills
  • Strong intercultural communication skills
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a group environment
  • Knowledge or strong interest in environmental and energy policy
  • A passion for the environment and social justice advocacy

Audio/video production and digital editing experience and/or basic HTML/CSS proficiency are a plus.

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to Matt Johnson (matt.johnson@sierraclub.org). Please write “Sierra Club Communications Internship” in the subject line.

The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of color, immigrants, female, and LBGTQ individuals to apply.

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CHIBPS Research Internship Summer 2017 (New York City)

Research Internship Position (Summer 2017)

The Center for Health, Identity, Behavior & Prevention Studies (CHIBPS) at New York University focuses on advancing research and knowledge to improve the lives of those affected with or by HIV, substance abuse and mental health burden. We are currently seeking undergraduate and graduate students to join our research team. Interns will work on several studies that focus on sexual behavior, substance use, mental health and healthcare access among a racially/ethnically diverse population of young gay and bisexual men, transgender women and gender non-conforming individuals.

Intern Responsibilities:

– Recruit new participants into the studies through community outreach – Administer surveys and conduct participant assessments

– Enter, check and clean quantitative data

– Screen and schedule study participants

– Assist senior researchers with projects

Additional responsibilities for those with phlebotomy/venipuncture experience:

– Assist with the handling and collection of biological specimens including via venipuncture and phlebotomy

– Administer STI pre-test counseling

Intern Requirements:

– Minimum commitment of 20 hours/week during the summer

– Strong interpersonal skills

– Comfort working with diverse populations

– Respect for confidentiality

– Excellent attention to detail

To apply: Email both a cover letter and resume to Staci Barton at stacibarton@nyu.edu (applications without cover letters will not be reviewed).

Application Deadline:  Summer 2017: March 31, 2017

For more information visit our website at www.chibps.org

, Filed Under: Employment Opportunity, Internship

Diversity in Arts Leadership Internship Program Summer 2017

Diversity in Arts Leadership Internship Program

Arts & Business Council of New York
The Arts & Business Council of New York will offer its Diversity in Arts Leadership (DIAL) internship program for the 25th year in 2017. DIAL is an investment in building a more equitable arts management field. The program has placed more than 230 students from across the country into 110 arts nonprofit organizations in NYC to develop leadership in the business of the arts.

DIAL provides college students working towards careers in the arts or business sectors with a hands-on introduction to arts nonprofits in New York City. The Arts & Business Council of New York matches undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds with energetic host arts organizations and business mentors, who guide students’ personal and professional growth throughout the summer.

Arts management interns are carefully chosen from a competitive nationwide pool of students and granted, paid, full-time, ten-week-long internships at multidisciplinary arts organizations. To ensure an immersive and well-rounded experience, the summer includes:

Full time work placement at a New York City arts nonprofit
Summer stipend and transportation cards
Weekly group site visits to all intern host sites
Monthly professional development workshops and cultural outings
A private sector mentor

The Diversity in Arts Leadership internship program is designed to promote and advance diversity in the field of arts management and thus seeks candidates from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. In its review of candidates, ABC/NY will give preference to these applicants.
Salary (amount and hourly/monthly/yearly):
$3,200 stipend

Eligible applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

-be available for the half day orientation scheduled for Friday, June 2, 2017
-be available during the entire length of the program, Monday, June 5 to Thursday, August 10, 2017;
-be currently enrolled as an undergraduate; and
-be able to provide Employment Eligibility Verification. Applicants must be able to provide (but do not need to include with application materials) EITHER one document from List A OR one document from List B, plus one document from List C. (If you can provide a document from List A, you do not need any documents from List B or List C.) (Click here to download a PDF of eligible documents).

A link to application form is here: http://bit.ly/1Ba6Bhe. Priority will be given to applicants who submit a completed application by January 27, 2017. The final date to apply is February 10, 2017. Late applications will not be considered.
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