Fall E2 Diversity in Clean Energy Intern

at Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Fall E2 Diversity in Clean Energy Intern
Job Locations

US-DC-Washington | US-IL-Chicago | US-Any City

Job ID 
2024-5588  

# of Openings 
1  

Group 
Center for Campaigns & Organizing
Overview

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective environmental action group, combining the power of more than two million members and online activists with the expertise of nearly 500 scientists, lawyers, policy advocates, and other professionals across the globe to ensure the rights of all people to the air, the water, and the wild. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role in shaping current water policy throughout the country. NRDC has offices in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman, Montana and Beijing.

As a partner of NRDC, E2 is the business voice for the environment. E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of business owners, investors and others who advocate for policies that are good for the environment and good for the economy. E2's 10,000+ members and supporters, organized in nine chapters stretching from New England to San Diego, have founded or funded more than 2,500 companies; created more than 600,000 jobs and control more than $100B in private equity and venture capital. E2 is a part of NRDC's Center for Policy Advocacy Program.
Position Summary:
NRDC is seeking a Fall intern (1 position) who is pursuing a career in non-profit communications and is a strong writer to work remotely with the E2 team. Strong preference for candidates who live in or near Chicago or Washington D.C. where NRDC has offices so that they can work in the office 1-2 days/week.
The intern will work with E2 staff from across the country to develop, execute and support initiatives to advance current clean economy initiatives and policies. This is a part-time, paid internship that will run for 16 weeks from September through December 2024.
The intern will also receive a one-year membership in E2's Emerging Leaders program, which comes with the full benefits of E2 membership, including educational programming, networking, advocacy and other opportunities.
As part of E2's focus on promoting and increasing diversity in the clean energy industry, we encourage all to apply, especially those candidates from diverse backgrounds that are often underrepresented in the clean energy sector.
Candidates must submit a recent writing sample along with your resume and cover letter.

Responsibilities

Work with E2's communications director and regional staff to support our work amplifying the economic benefits of the clean economy transition.
Write public facing communication pieces (press releases, statements, editorial board memos, op-eds) amplifying positive stories of clean economy businesses.
Track news mentions of E2 and clean energy news cycle
Research media outlets and update reporter lists.
Assist in development of E2 economic reports and data analysis.
Draft content and manage distribution for E2's Monthly Newsletter.
Write content for E2's social media accounts and manage posting schedule.
Update and contribute content to E2's website and LinkedIn groups.
Support advocacy and regional communications efforts, membership recruitment and events development.

Qualifications

Required:
Commitment to NRDC's mission and values.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
Ability to work a fast-paced environment with the capability to handle multiple tasks, work well under pressure and be detail-oriented;
Ability to work independently as well as with a team. Ability to work remotely;
Strong interest in environmental protection/conservation, advocacy and enthusiasm for NRDC and E2's mission;
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint);
Current Junior and Senior Undergrads enrolled in an accredited... For full info follow application link.

NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming a diversity of voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.