Job description

Organizational interns work closely with the operations coordinator and development director. They will take part in the foundations of Community Action Works’s work, helping with fundraising efforts, office administration, and planning our leadership retreat and other events. They will also have the opportunity to assist in program work as available.

Responsibilities

Creatively communicate Community Action Works’s work to members with mail and media.
Secure donations of food and prizes for events*.
Assist with managing conference and fundraising event logistics.
Recruit activists and members to attend events*.
Do outreach to publicize events*.
Work to get Community Action Works in the media by helping with press events* and writing letters to the editor.
Maintain and organize records of donors, member lists, trainings and more.
Create action alerts for members to weigh-in with decision makers on important issues.
Assist with general administrative tasks.

Skills Required

Commitment to environmental issues and social change
Strong communication and writings skills
Desire to develop event planning and outreach skills
Must learn quickly and work efficiently

*all events will be held online for the foreseeable future

Click here to apply. This is an unpaid fall semester internship. We are able to work with students applying for course credit and scholarship through their school. Minimum commitment of 12 hours per week.

Typically this internship is located at our Boston or Northampton, MA offices. However, with the current COVID-19 situation, this internship will be remote. Strong preference will be given to candidates with a connection to Massachusetts and/or other northeastern states in which we work (CT, RI, VT, NH, ME).

Community Action Works is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a diverse workplace and a diverse movement. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.

Location

Details

Employer
Community Action Works

Job category
Internship

Employment type
Internship

Experience
0+ years

Compensation

Start date
September 1, 2020

Apply by August 31, 2021