Clean Water Fund has an open internship position for the Summer of 2024
in the Boston office. This is a remote role with the possibility of
onsite meetings/ and events in the five towns where Clean Water Fund has
active campaigns: - Attleboro, Fall River, Taunton, New Bedford, and
Westport. Clean Water Fund is a national nonprofit organization whose
mission is to develop strong grassroots environmental leadership and to
bring together diverse constituencies to work cooperatively for changes
that improve their lives, focused on health, consumer, environmental and
community problems Clean Water Action is a national, grassroots
environmental organization that works to protect the environment and
safeguard public health, promote passage of strong environmental laws,
elect pro-environment candidates to public office, and help communities
address local environmental problems. Top issue priorities include:
preventing harm to our health from toxic chemicals, promoting clean
energy and climate justice, getting lead and other contaminants out of
drinking water, advocating for Zero Waste policies, and electing
pro-environment candidates to public office. Ensuring that those most
affected by environmental degradation have a voice at the table, and
that solutions to environmental problems contribute to broader goals of
justice for all, are central principles of all our campaigns. The Energy
Efficiency Outreach Intern will primarily assist the Climate Justice
teams on our Energy Efficiency and Climate Justice campaigns. An ideal
candidate will be located in and familiar with these communities:
Attleboro, Fall River, Taunton, New Bedford, and Westport Qualifications
include the following: High School diploma Passion for protecting human
health and the environment Strong interest in energy justice and energy
efficiency work Good communication skills Basic computer skills
(competent in working with Word, Excel, Google docs, etc.); Well
organized Able to work independently and in a team environment Good
writing skills a plus Good understanding of environmental justice a plus
Interest and engagement with other social justice issues a plus
Familiarity with campaign organizing in a variety of racial and
socio-economic communities, and/or communications is highly desired.
Bilingual or multilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply
Responsibilities will be assigned based on experience, skills, and
interest as well as campaign needs. Tasks may include: Facilitating
energy efficiency outreach at public events including tabling and
distributing informational and educational materials at events including
at universities. Creating captivating and informative content for
sharing on social media. This includes website articles, blog posts,
designing posts and other multimedia content that centers Clean Water?s
energy efficiency outreach goals, etc. Assisting with outreach to
renters/ landlords in Environmental Justice communities regarding energy
efficiency. Attending both internal and external meetings, taking notes,
and reporting on next steps and working with team members to plan and
execute energy efficiency outreach goals. Assisting in putting together
campaign materials and research. Assisting in development and
presentation of webinars to educate the public about energy efficiency
outreach initiatives. Assisting the climate justice team in designing
and conducting/facilitating energy efficiency workshops. Conducting
outreach and managing ongoing engagement of volunteer database
Administrative work and other tasks as may be needed Commitment and
Compensation: 20 hours per week. The Intern will be put on payroll and
receive a rate of \$18/hr. City: Attleboro, Fall River, Taunton, New
Bedford, and Westport Eligible Applicants: College Students