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Jobs at Earth Day Network
There are currently no full-time, professional positions available at Earth Day Network. Please see below for internship and volunteer positions.
Earth Day Network – Internship Announcement
We are currently accepting internship applications; opportunities are available throughout the year on a part-time or full-time basis. Please contact us to learn more about current offerings and tell us about your interest in helping Earth Day Network further its mission.
Other opportunities include:
- Development & Fundraising Interns
- Office Management and Administration Interns
Interested in being an Earth Day Network Volunteer? Email our
volunteer coordinator.
Volunteer Outreach/Coordinator Intern
Reports to: Director of Grassroots Programs
Contact: Rose(AT)earthday.net
Compensation: To be Determined; college credit if your institution provides for this
Summary
Earth Day Network relies on volunteers to assist in ongoing campaigns. Volunteer evenings are held during the week, and we seek to broaden and increase participation.
Responsibilities
The Volunteer Outreach/Coordinator Intern will work with network members and local community to develop our volunteer programs and reach. Additionally, the intern will develop and implement innovative strategies to grow our volunteer capacity. Opportunities exist for special projects.
We are a small team and we all share the administrative burden of our work. EDN interns will be assisting with administrative tasks as well.
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International Programs Intern
Reports to: International Programs Director
Contact: Forgotson(AT)earthday.net
Compensation: To be Determined; college credit if your institution provides for this
Summary
Earth Day Network (EDN) is the premier environmental civic education organization in the world. With offices in Washington, D.C., Israel, and Eastern Europe, and soon in China, our global network engages more than 12,000 organizations in 174 countries each year. International Programs Interns will liaise with EDN’s international member organizations to develop and deploy programs and Earth Day events in a specific non-U.S. region.
Responsibilities
In conducting outreach to international members the intern will:
- strengthen ties with our many member groups in the region of operation, catalyzing the widespread development of Earth Day 2007 events and actions;
- help member groups generate Earth Day event ideas;
- contribute to the strategic planning of events and actions;
- respond to queries from member groups;
- write event descriptions to promote member groups’ Earth Day activities and programs for publication in our online events calendar and email bulletins;
- possibly travel abroad on and around Earth Day 2007;
- prepare a summary report immediately after Earth Day 2007;
- contribute to EDN’s capacity building
Qualifications
- A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Fluency in a foreign language. (Spanish would be particularly advantageous)
- Willingness and ability to travel abroad
- Website design and maintenance skills would be advantageous
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Education Intern
Reports to: Director of Education
Contact: Miller(AT)earthday.net
Compensation: To be Determined; college credit if your institution provides for this
Summary
The Education Intern liaises with members of the EDN Educator’s Network to support school-based Earth Day Events during the month of April 2007. The goal is to build widespread Earth Day events and actions focused on Climate Change Solutions within k-12 schools across the US during the month of April 2007. This year we have two special initiatives: one is called the Hands On Earth Day School Greening Initiative where we will be providing resources to teachers, students, and their schools on how to green one’s school in a variety of different methods. The other facet involves teachers at selected schools across the country that teach “green,” civic minded lessons in environmentally degraded areas for the culmination of civic action for overall community improvement. Either program is highly likely to include travel to an Earth Day event or action.
Responsibilities
The Intern will coordinate outreach to network members and new constituents in their area of interest through:
- strengthening ties with our many network member groups, the widespread development of Earth Day event and action plans;
- helping network members generate Earth Day event ideas;
- contributing to the strategic planning of events and actions; answering queries from network members;
- writing up event descriptions promoting network members’ Earth Day work for use in our online events calendar, email bulletins, and newsletters;
- assisting in the development and dissemination of curricula and lesson plans on k-12 environmental education and also civics; and
- preparing a summary report immediately after Earth Day 2007.
Qualifications
- A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues
- A strong interest in and knowledge of k-12 education (environmental, civics, or education itself)
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Willingness to travel within the U.S. for Earth Day 2007
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Domestic Programs Intern
Reports to: Director of Grassroots Programs
Contact: Rose(AT)earthday.net
Compensation: To be Determined; college credit if your institution provides for this
Summary
The Domestic Program Intern liaises with community groups across the country who have participated in Earth Day events and actions in the past and to new constituents. The goal is to build widespread Earth Day events and actions focused on Climate Change Solutions across the US, on or around Earth Day, April 22nd. The internship would very likely include travel to an Earth Day event or action.
Focuses can include outreach to:
- College campuses
- Community groups
- Local, state, federal government and agencies
- New groups
Responsibilities
In conducting outreach to domestic members the intern will:
- strengthen ties with our many network member groups, catalyzing the widespread development of Earth Day 2007 events and actions;
- help member groups generate Earth Day event ideas;
- contribute to the strategic planning of events and actions;
- respond to queries from member groups;
- write event descriptions to promote member groups’ Earth Day activities and programs for publication in our online events calendar and email bulletins;
- possibly travel on and around Earth Day 2007;
- prepare a summary report immediately after Earth Day 2007;
- contribute to EDN’s capacity building
Qualifications
- A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Willingness to travel within the U.S. for Earth Day 2007
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Campaign for Communities Outreach Intern
Reports to: Director of Campaign for Communities
Contact: Buckingham(AT)earthday.net
Compensation: To be Determined; college credit if your institution provides for this
Summary
Earth Day 2007 will mark the second year of an ambitious Climate Change Solutions Campaign, with the goal of mobilizing political will around the world to reduce global warming pollution. Our Campaign for Communities (C4C) is working to establish a connection between the reduction of global warming pollution, healthy communities and public policy. This Earth Day our work will include outreach to following C4C partners:
- Groups representing low-income Americans
- Religious groups
- NGO’s that participated in the National Latino Congreso
- Environmental Justice groups
- Other new groups
Responsibilities
In conducting outreach to Campaign for Communities partners, the intern will:
- coordinate outreach and strengthen ties to network members, community groups, and new constituents;
- help communities generate Earth Day event ideas;
- respond to queries from member groups;
- write event descriptions to promote member groups’ Earth Day activities and programs for publication in our online events calendar and email bulletins;
- possibly travel to a C4C community around Earth Day 2007;
- prepare a summary report immediately after Earth Day 2007;
- contribute to EDN’s capacity building
Qualifications
- A strong interest in and knowledge of issues affecting low income communities in the U.S.
- A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental justice issues
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Sensitivity to the groups with which we will be cooperating
- Willingness to travel within the U.S. for Earth Day 2007
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Information Technology Internships
Reports to: Director of Research & Technology
Contact: Hostetter(AT)earthday.net
Compensation: To be Determined; college credit if your institution provides for this
Summary
Earth Day Network’s mission is to broaden the environmental movement worldwide and to educate and mobilize people, governments, and corporations to take responsibility for a clean and healthy environment. It is the premier environmental civic education organization in the world. With offices in Washington, D.C., Israel, and Eastern Europe, and soon in China, our global network engages more than 12,000 organizations in 174 countries each year.
Like many non-profit organizations Earth Day network (EDN) relies on information technology to help achieve high-impact results. For example, our interactive website offers registration, tracking and coordination tools for Earth Day participants, and frequent content updates. We’re currently exploring tools to enable internet campaigns and communication with our members on important issues.
EDN is seeking qualified applicants for a Winter/Spring 2007 Internship, with a strong background in information management, technology, and communication tools.
Responsibilities
The Information Technology Intern will support organization and office technology needs on a daily basis. Depending on skills, experience and interest an independent project requiring at least 50% of the intern’s time will be assigned. Activities may include:
- Conversion of legacy information to a relational database such as Microsoft Access.
- Research, interview and develop proposals for new or alternative IT service providers and vendors.
- Information harvesting to expand or develop new toolkits for meeting EDN objectives.
- Assist with desktop and network administration.
- Development of documentation on processes and procedures.
We are a small team and we all share the administrative burden of our work. EDN interns will be assisting with administration tasks as well.
Qualifications
- Experience working in highly productive team based environment.
- Good oral and written communication.
- Problem-solving orientation with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated interest and commitment to Earth Day Network values and objectives.
- Familiar with tools such as: MS Office, MS Access or other relational databases, MS Outlook and Exchange server, MS networking; experience with html or cgi scripting a plus.
- Experience with web-based communication and outreach tools.
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Communications & Marketing Interns
Reports to: VP of Communications
Contact: Howell(AT)earthday.net
Compensation: To be Determined; college credit if your institution provides for this
Summary
Communications and Marketing interns are responsible for articulating and contributing to an inspired vision for the organization; taking projects from concept to lift-off to completion; learning and adapting from experience; listening and working as a team to generate and implement new ideas; building relationships to bridge differences and find common grounds with people inside and outside of the organization at all levels of society; communicating effectively, orally and in writing; and demonstrating exemplary levels of personal integrity and leadership.
The Communications Department needs interns in the following categories:
Earth Day 2007: Primary duty is to assist in the planning and execution of Earth Day 2007 events on April 22nd. Event organizing experience a plus
Marketing/Partnerships: Primary duties are to assist in the marketing of Earth Day Network Programs, Earth Day 2007, the Earth Day Network website and blog, and Earth Day Network Television, and to help develop and sustain partnerships with vendors, donors, and peer organizations. Also supports the development of message and materials for all programs and works with staff to develop materials in support of Earth Day events and issue oriented campaigns. Marketing experience a plus
Media Relations: Primary duties are to assist in media outreach and media relations, including writing, research, phone calls and media events. Also supports the building and maintenance of press and media lists. Publicity experience a plus
EDN-TV/Website/Blog: Primary duty is to research and provide content, both print and video. Knowledge of film/video production, website design a plus
Environmental Policy: Primary duties are to create and build relationships with key government staff and leaders, and to track hearings and legislation on Capitol Hill and elsewhere. Also conducts issue oriented research and attends hearings. Political science or similar background a plus
Requirements
- Must be able to manage several tasks at once, use sound judgment and follow up on prioritized assignments.
- Must be self-motivated and energetic
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
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