Activist Academy Intern

Job Title: Activist Academy Intern

Department: Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club

Location: Remote within Los Angeles. Work from the Sierra Club offices at least once per week.

Reports to: Chapter Senior Conservation Program Manager

Duration: 6 months, for 15-20 hrs/wk

Context: Activist Academy Participants will learn about climate and social justice issues, gain fundamental organizing skills, and deepen their understanding and embodiment of anti-oppression principles and practices. This leadership program is providing training and tools for young people to feel empowered and equipped to fight for climate, racial and economic justice. Individuals with varying levels of experience in organizing and activism are welcome! Participants don’t need to be experienced activists or organizers to join.

Scope: The Activist Academy intern with support this leadership development program that will equip individuals 18-35 years of age, who want to learn about the climate justice movement and who are seeking to gain the skills to take action against climate change. Participants will be equipped with the tools to take their activism to the next level so they can grow as leaders in their communities.

Activist Academy Participants will learn about climate and social justice issues, gain fundamental organizing skills, and deepen their understanding and embodiment of anti-oppression principles and practices. This leadership program is providing training and tools for young people to feel empowered and equipped to fight for climate, racial and economic justice. Individuals with varying levels of experience in organizing and activism are welcome! Participants don’t need to be experienced activists or organizers to join. We look forward to the Activist Academy Intern playing an instrumental role in supporting the overall success of this program by working closely with the chapter director, advisory team, trainers, and community partners.

• Offer administrative support to the Activist Academy program which includes but is not limited to:
• Works with volunteers and staff and trainers to support the recruitment, coordination, and organization of the Activist Academy. The intern will track participant applications and communicate with interested individuals.
• Develops communications to advertise the Activist Academy program. The intern will coordinate and distribute through chapter communication channels.
• Help make reservations and accommodations for Activist Academy sessions (includes travel, location meeting reservations, food etc.)
• The intern will learn and grow through regular check-ins with the chapter conservation program manager and support the overall effectiveness of the program leadership team. The intern will have the opportunity to learn and get direct experience in learning about project management.
• Help develop activist academy program materials like curriculum binders and other course-related materials
• Place orders for Activist Academy materials and equipment as neededThe intern is expected to attend and support the Activist Academy Program sessions
• Participation in chapter meetings, activist academy sessions, and events that may land outside of regular business hours.

• Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships and build trust with individuals and among groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Experience with digital communication tools. Channels include Google suite, Microsoft suite, database maintenance, and some social media
• Understanding and/or experience working with populations traditionally under-represented in conservation and the environmental movement
• Equity Analysis and Practice. You are aware of your group identities and how they have shaped your life and experiences at work. You have an analysis of how racism and other forms of oppression in society impact relationships, systems, and culture. You bring experience and skills for working effectively with colleagues across group identities and roles.

To Apply

The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.

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