Internship opportunities with the Sierra Club and the Blue Green Alliance
*The BlueGreen Alliance is now accepting applications for our Fall 2010 Internship positions in Washington, D.C.*
*Please send application to infodc@bluegreenalliance.org by July 19, 2010.*
*The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) is an innovative national partnership of the United Steelworkers, Sierra Club, Communications Workers of America, Service Employees International Union, Natural Resources Defense Council, Laborers’
International Union of North America, Utility Workers Union of America, American Federation of Teachers, Amalgamated Transit Union and the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association – representing more than eight and a half million people in pursuit of good jobs, a clean environment and a green economy. More information about the BGA and our positions can be found at **www.bluegreenalliance.org.*
*DESCRIPTION:* An internship with the BlueGreen Alliance D.C. office can include research assistance and writing, legislative support, event planning, and working with U.S. and international nongovernmental organizations, particularly BGA union and environmental partners. Interns will also be asked to participate in administrative work as needed, but the overall nature of the internship is highly substantive, focusing around specific projects as determined by the applicant and supervisor.
We are recruiting interns for several areas of focus, including:
· Trade and Worker’s Rights
· Energy Efficiency and Weatherization
· Legislative issues
· Policy and Partnership Building
Please indicate area(s) of interest if you have a strong placement preference.
*QUALIFICATIONS:* Strong research, writing and computer skills are necessary. Hill experience/familiarity a plus. Prior study and/or interest in the environment, international trade, globalization, economics, law/pre-law, labor movement and/or social justice desirable, as well as an awareness of current events. Familiarity with office procedures and conference or event planning helpful. Applicants fluent in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply.
*CAPABILITIES:* The ideal candidate will be organized and willing to learn; he or she will perform well under the pressure of deadlines with an ability to work independently while adapting to rapidly changing situations.
*EXPECTATIONS:** The internship is designed to be full-time and will run from *mid-August and run until early or mid-December*; however *start and end dates are flexible and accommodations can be made for an exceptional applicant.
*COMPENSATION:* All internships are UNPAID, though academic credit can be arranged.
*TO APPLY:* Please submit a resume, cover letter, 1-2 page writing sample, and contact information for 3 references by July 19, 2010 to * infodc@bluegreenalliance.org*. *Please place “BGA DC Internship Application” in the subject line of your email.*
*The BlueGreen Alliance is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. No phone calls please.***
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*Please Note: The Sierra Club is now accepting applications for our Fall 2010 Internship position in Washington, D.C.*
*Please send application to** *responsible.trade@sierraclub.org *by July 19, 2010*
*The Sierra Club is the country’s oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization. The Labor, Workers’ Rights and Trade Program works to ensure that US trade policy does not contribute to climate change or threaten workers’ rights. More information about the program and our positions can be found at **www.sierraclub.org/trade** and http://sierraclub.org/greenjobs/*
*DESCRIPTION:* The internship with the Sierra Club’s Labor, Workers’ Rights, and Trade Program can include research assistance and writing, assisting with grassroots and event organizing, media outreach, and working with U.S. and international nongovernmental organizations. Interns will also be asked to participate in some administrative work, but the overall nature of the internship is highly substantive, focusing around specific projects as determined by the applicant and supervisor.
*QUALIFICATIONS:* Strong research, writing and computer skills are necessary. Hill experience/familiarity a plus. Prior study and/or interest in the environment, international trade, globalization, economics, law/pre-law, labor movement and/or social justice desirable, as well as an awareness of current events. Familiarity with office procedures and conference or event planning helpful. Applicants fluent in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply.
*CAPABILITIES:* The ideal candidate will be organized and willing to learn; he or she will perform well under the pressure of deadlines with an ability to work independently while adapting to rapidly changing situations.
*EXPECTATIONS:** The internship is designed to be full-time and will run from *mid-August and run until early or mid-December*; however *start and end dates are flexible and accommodations can be made for an exceptional applicant.
*COMPENSATION:* All internships are UNPAID, though academic credit can be arranged.
*TO APPLY:* Please submit a resume, cover letter, 1-2 page writing sample, and contact information for 3 references by July 19, 2010 to responsible.trade@sierraclub.org. *Please place “Fall 2010 Internship Application” in the subject line of your email.*
*The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. No phone calls, please.*
