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Sierra Club Great Lakes Intern Job
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| Employer Name: Sierra Club Great Lakes Office |
SpiderID: 2396966 |
| Location: Detroit, Michigan |
Date Posted: 7/25/2008 |
| Wage: Internship is unpaid |
Category: Environmental |
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Job Description:
The Sierra Club Great Lakes Program is an entity of a national grassroots environmental organization. The Michigan Great Lakes Office is seeking interns for the upcoming term to assist with its ongoing campaign to protect and restore the Great Lakes.
Interns will learn about environmental issues and about working in a small, nonprofit advocacy office. Intern activities are expected to include:
• Research on current Great Lakes concerns
• Grassroots education – encouraging interested citizens to contact public officials
• Meeting, strategizing, and working with other environmental, community, and faith-based organizations
• Developing press releases and materials and working with media to increase coverage of priority Great Lakes issues
• Assisting with general office and clerical work as needed in the office
Internship is unpaid. Preference is for students to arrange for academic credit as compensation for their work.
TO APPLY:
An informational interview is desirable. Please send a resume and cover letter to the address below. In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:
• Why are you interested in this position? What about this position intrigues you?
• What would you hope to accomplish?
• What kinds of experience do you have in either organizing events or running meetings?
• Please indicate which term you are applying for. Also, provide me with information regarding your availability, what your schedule looks like, and whether you are able to work on weekdays and/or weekends?
Sierra Club, MI Great Lakes Office
2727 Second Avenue, Room 318
Detroit, MI 48201
313-965-0055; 313-962-1129 (fax)
Job Requirements:
Internships can be arranged for between 7 to 35 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. Arrangements can be made for substantial work to be done outside of the office and normal business hours. Qualified applicants will have good writing and research skills, a knowledge or interest in environmental issues, and basic computer skills.
Job Criteria:
Start Date: When Available
Position Type: Internship
Years of Experience Required:
Education Required: High School
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: Negotiable / Other
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Melissa Damaschke |
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| Company: Sierra Club |
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| City: Detroit |
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| State: Michigan |
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| Zip: 48201 |
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