Clean Energy Internships
Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is accepting applications for summer internships.
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network is the first grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting global warming in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Our mission is to educate and mobilize citizens of this region in a way that fosters a rapid societal switch to clean energy and energy-efficient products, thus joining similar efforts worldwide to halt the dangerous trend of global warming.
We are in need of 3-4 qualified and dedicated individuals to work with us in several different capacities. We are looking for interns to support the following areas:
- Communications and media support for our clean energy campaigns.
- Field organizing for CCAN's federal and state campaigns in Virginia and Maryland, with focus on grassroots activism
- Web Development/Online campaigns
In your cover letter, please indicate whether you would be most interested in working on the national, campus or state campaigns.
The position requires a commitment of at least 15 hours/week and up to 40 hours/week during Summer '10 (May - August). Location of internship is flexible. Depending on your focus - state, federal, communications - interns may have the option of working at either the Takoma Park or Richmond offices.
Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently, experience with organizing, and a strong commitment to clean energy and the fight against global warming. Positions available beginning immediately.
Contact information
Please e-mail cover letter, resume and one optional short writing sample (500 words or less) to:
Dan Hartinger
dan@chesapeakeclimate.org
P.O. Box 11138
Takoma Park, MD 20912
