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About Pacific Environment
Pacific Environment is a non-profit organization that protects the
living environment of the Pacific Rim by promoting grassroots activism,
strengthening communities and reforming international policies. For
nearly two decades, we have partnered with local communities around the
Pacific Rim to protect and preserve the ecological treasures of this
vital region. Together with partners in Russia, China, Japan, Alaska,
California and elsewhere, we’ve shielded tens of thousands of acres of
old growth forest; we’ve won protections for endangered species; we’ve
forced oil, gas and mining companies to heed local concerns; and we’ve
changed the way some of the world’s most powerful financial institutions
work.
Pacific Environment’s success stems from a deep and abiding trust
that local people, armed with the right tools and solid support, are the
world’s best hope for environmental renewal. We see ourselves as a
catalyst in a community of individuals and organizations working to
protect the Pacific Rim’s wild places and wild life. As such, we support
the development of grassroots organizations around the Pacific Rim,
prioritize coalition-based advocacy, and use international leverage
points in the service of our local partners. Visit
www.pacificenvironment.org to learn more about our work.
Jobs
There are currently no job openings at Pacific Environment. Please check back frequently for updates.
Internships
Pacific Environment has a few internships available for qualified, self-motivated people who can work with a minimal amount of supervision. Tasks that you may be able to help with include research and writing, administrative assistance, translating and assistance with communications and outreach products. Some internships will be able to provide compensation.
We have the following internships available:
California Program Intern
The California Program Intern will provide both programmatic and administrative
support to the California Program Director.
Requirements: This position
requires a self-motivated individual who has a passion for clean energy and for
fighting the causes of global warming. It requires the completion of least a
Junior level of college education. The internship requires a minimum commitment
of 16 hours a week, 8 of which must be completed during regular business hours
at Pacific Environment’s San
Francisco office. The duration of the internship is a
minimum of 12 weeks or 192 hours. The period
for the Fall 2010 internship is between September 13 and December
17.
Responsibilities: The California Program intern will be
responsible for a variety of tasks, which may include: • Assist in the
planning of events, press conferences, and meetings. • Helping organize
popular support for clean energy initiatives. • Writing articles, Op-Eds,
and letters to the editor. • Research and writing on energy topics.
• Perform administrative tasks including website maintenance, trip
planning, and logistical assistance.
This is an
unpaid, academic internship available only for the period described. Please
inquire about non-academic volunteer opportunities with the California Program.
Please submit two writing samples if applying for the California Program
internship. Applications for the Fall 2010
internship are due August 20, 2010.
Communications and Event Volunteer Opportunity
Pacific Environment is looking for a Communications and Event Volunteer Sept-Dec 2010. The volunteer will provide membership, event and outreach support to the Communications and Development team.
The Communications and Event Volunteer will work with the team in four core areas: Ambassadors Program – Assist in the launch of our program for young professionals interested in environment issues. Help develop community, organize events, to organize, host and follow up. Media – Assist with creation and distribution of press and outreach communications and with media events. Special Events – Assist with planning, logistics, execution and hosting of donor and public events. Social Media – Assist with expansion of our presence in online communities like Facebook and Twitter, and to the blogosphere.
Skills and Experience Desired: • Excellent written and oral communications • Some college education is strongly preferred • Tech savvy - skill with blogging, social media and web software use desired • Some journalism or communications experience preferred but not necessary • Interest in media, communications, marketing or hospitality • Volunteer experience with non-profit organizations desirable
Qualities Desired: • Outgoing, articulate, diplomatic • Persuasive, organized, creative thinker • Able to work cooperatively in teams • Flexible, positive, takes initiative, and demonstrate good judgment • Excellent follow-through on tasks and projects • Works calmly under deadlines • Problem-solver • A strong commitment to environmental justice
The 12-week term requires a minimum commitment of 16 hours a week, and
runs from September 13 to December 17, 2010. This is an unpaid
position available only for the period described. We are happy to work
with students interning for college credit.
To apply: Visit pacificenvironment.org for more information. Please send resume, cover letter and writing sample to SKellman@PacificEnvironment.org. Applications are due September 3, 2010.
To apply for internships listed above, please download the application below and send to skellman@pacificenvironment.org with attached resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Please put the internship job title in the subject line.
