Legislative Internship Fall 2020

Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL)’s mission is to create the political will for a sustainable climate and to empower individuals to have breakthroughs in exercising their personal and political power. To solve the climate crisis our methods include education on the science, economics, politics, and public awareness surrounding climate change. CCL works by training citizens in the skills needed to affect change. We meet with Congressional leaders, write letters to the editors of national and local newspapers and attend monthly national conference calls. Most importantly we are action-oriented. Our goal is to match what scientists tell us with practical solutions that can be enacted legislatively.

BENEFITS

• This is an unpaid position without employee benefits.
• Free registration, lodging, and food to the Citizens’ Climate International Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC.
• Priority consideration for CCL’s fellowships and scholarships.

**Apply only if you have the ability to intern on-site at the location listed below**

INTERN POSITION REPORTS TO: Legislative Assistant, Washington, DC

ONSITE LOCATION: Office on K Street, Washington, D.C.

TIME COMMITMENT: Interns will complete 15 hours per week, 2-3 weekdays 10am-3pm (openings vary)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn CCL advocacy methodologies; participate in monthly conference calls
• Sit it on and take notes for meetings and briefings on Capitol Hill and across Washington, D.C.
• Attend CCL’s International Conference & Lobby Day (June) or Congressional Education Day (November)
• Research on energy policy, economics, congressional records, health effects of climate change, etc.
• Data entry using Salesforce – CRM (Confidentiality agreement required)
• Congressional research for biographies and meetings
• Cross checking field reports, uploading data to website, etc.
• Administrative support including email correspondence, and various clerical tasks
• Assist with outreach follow up for prospective volunteer interest
• Edit and improve existing training and outreach materials

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to details and timeliness
• Phone skills to include upbeat tone and active listening abilities
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with a sharp attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines
• Interest in environmental advocacy, government or politics
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older

TO APPLY:

Submit the following to Adeline DeYoung, adeline @ citizensclimate.org with the subject line “CCL DC Intern application”:

• Cover letter, including your general availability for the internship (spring semester, fall semester, summer, etc.)
• Resume

INFORMATION SESSION: We strongly suggest you register to join our Live Informational Session and Q & A before applying. The session will introduce our organization, what we do, and why your contribution matters! Keep in mind the session is not geared towards interns, but will give potential interns a better idea of what their duties and goals would be. The Informational Session is scheduled for every Wednesday night at 5:00 PM Pacific, 8:00 PM Eastern.

To register go to: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/join-weekly-intro-call/

Job Type: Internship
Salary: $0.00 /year