Deep Canvassing Intern

Sierra Club, San Francisco Bay Chapter

Apr 23

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Starts on May 26
Off-cycle Internship
Science
Saint Louis

Requirements

Strong oral communication skills. You are open and honest. You are a good listener. You can share stories about yourself and why you care about these issues.
Ability to work with diverse staff, volunteers, and the public. You get along well with a lot of different types of people. You are curious. You want to speak to people about issues that are important to them.
Proficient computer skills. You are familiar with basic word processing and spreadsheet systems.
Ability to work evenings and weekends. You can work when community members are available.
Commitment to evolution. You are committed to self-transformation and just relationships. You understand that privilege exists and the impact of inequity on communities.
The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following experience, skills and competencies:
Experience with Google Suite, MiniVAN.
Knowledge of environmental justice issues, fossil fuels/ coal, or climate justice.
Previous experience with canvassing or deep listening.
Demonstrated commitment to environmental justice and deep community engagement.
Previous community engagement in St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

Learn Evidence-Based Methods. Perform readings and assignments to learn about the Midwest Academy for Grassroots Organizing, Deep Canvassing, environmental Justice, and environmental issues.
Engage in Deep Canvassing Conversations. Participate in deep canvassing in assigned neighborhoods to build leaders and connections in communities.
Data Collection. Help volunteer canvassers appropriately collect data from Deep Canvassing conversations and submit the data to Chapter Staff.
Build Leadership. Assist Chapter staff in turnout for Deep Canvassing Efforts, hosting community events, and training volunteer leaders in Deep Canvassing. Represent Sierra Club’s views and priorities to community members by giving testimony, participating in meetings, and speaking publicly. Assist in contacting Sierra Club members, supporters, and community partners via phonebanking, email, canvassing, and tabling.

Sierra Club, San Francisco Bay Chapter

Government

Industry

11-50

Employees

1924

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter is the local branch of the Sierra Club, America's largest and most effective grassroots environmental organization. The Bay Chapter is comprised of the 30,000 Sierra Club members who live in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Francisco counties. Comprised of over a dozen employees and many more volunteers and members, the Bay Chapter works on various local environmental issues, from conserving the Bay Area's spectacular open spaces and wildlife to fighting back against the polluting fossil fuel industry and promoting the spread of clean-energy solutions right here at home. Our careers range from conservation and advocacy work to volunteer and member outreach to the fundraising positions that keep us running.