Legislative and Organizing Intern

The Legislative and Organizing Intern at Sierra Club plays a vital role in high-impact advocacy and activism initiatives. You'll assist the Montana Chapter in promoting environmental justice and community organizing efforts, including engaging with volunteers, supporting legislative committees, and managing advocacy campaigns. The role involves a mix of administrative support, direct outreach, and creative tasks that contribute to meaningful legislative and organizational goals.

To apply for the Legislative and Organizing Internship at Sierra Club, you should have strong oral and written communication skills, a commitment to social and environmental justice, and the ability to engage positively with various stakeholders. Experience with community organizing or political campaigns is a plus, along with proficiency in Google Drive and social media. We value candidates who show a proactive and constructive attitude towards their work and collaborative spirit.

The Legislative and Organizing Intern at Sierra Club is expected to work an average of 10 hours per week for a duration of six months. This allows for a flexible schedule while providing significant involvement in impactful projects related to environmental advocacy and community organizing.

The compensation for the Legislative and Organizing Intern position at Sierra Club is $20 per hour. This reflects our commitment to providing fair remuneration for dedicated interns contributing to important environmental and social justice initiatives.

As a Legislative and Organizing Intern at Sierra Club, you'll engage in a variety of meaningful tasks, including supporting the legislative committee by conducting research, managing outreach campaigns, crafting action alerts and social media content, and assisting with coalition work. Additional responsibilities may include phone banking, membership solicitation, and helping with special projects aligned with your interests and experience.

In the Legislative and Organizing Intern role at Sierra Club, you will work closely with community members, volunteers, and various organizations such as Common Good Missoula. This role emphasizes inclusive outreach and engagement in order to make a positive impact on environmental and social justice issues that affect local communities across Montana.

To apply for the Legislative and Organizing Internship at Sierra Club in Missoula, you can submit your application materials, including your resume and cover letter, detailing your relevant experience and passion for environmental advocacy. Applications are open until December 9, 2024, so be sure to highlight what makes you a great fit for this dynamic opportunity!

In answering this question, emphasize your passion for environmental justice and your desire to engage in meaningful advocacy work. Highlight specific experiences or projects that align with Sierra Club's mission, showcasing how your interests and values resonate with their goals.

Discuss your approach to teamwork, focusing on communication, respect, and the inclusion of diverse perspectives. Share examples of previous collaborative experiences and how they helped drive successful outcomes, illustrating your capability to work well in a team setting.

Prepare a specific example of a past outreach initiative, detailing your role, the strategies you employed, and the impact of the efforts. Focus on measurable outcomes and your ability to adapt tactics based on feedback or changing circumstances.

Share any previous experience you've had in grassroots organizing or political campaigns, emphasizing specific activities like phone banking, canvassing, or grassroots mobilization efforts. Discuss what you learned and how these experiences have shaped your understanding of effective advocacy work.

Talk about your methods for staying updated on environmental issues, whether through news articles, research reports, or community organizations. Demonstrate your commitment to understanding the legislative landscape and how this knowledge shapes your attitudes and activities related to advocacy.

Outline your strategy for task prioritization, considering deadlines, the urgency of actions, and their alignment with the organization's goals. Share a real-life example of how you've successfully managed multiple projects while ensuring timely completion and quality results.

Discuss the importance of social media as a tool for raising awareness, mobilizing supporters, and influencing public discourse around environmental issues. Offer examples of successful campaigns or initiatives that effectively utilized social media to achieve their goals.

Discuss your skills in research and analysis, providing examples of how you've employed these skills to inform decision-making or advocacy initiatives. Highlight any tools (like Salesforce or other database systems) you may have used to compile, analyze, or present data.

In your response, outline a few innovative strategies to attract and retain volunteers, such as community events, outreach programs, or social media campaigns. Emphasize the importance of creating a welcoming environment and fostering a strong sense of community amidst the challenges of environmental activism.

Discuss the intersectionality of racial, economic, and environmental issues, emphasizing how marginalized communities often face the brunt of climate impacts. Highlighting the need for an inclusive and equitable approach in environmental advocacy, clarify how addressing these injustices can enhance overall efficacy in battling climate change.