Sonoma-Marin Outreach Coordination Internship
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Sonoma-Marin Outreach Coordination Internship |
Greenbelt Alliance is seeking highly motivated individuals with backgrounds
in public policy, environmental planning, transportation policy, outreach
strategies, public relations, grassroots organizing or management for
a rewarding internship in community organizing and policy advocacy through
our Santa Rosa Field Office.
About Us
Greenbelt Alliance is the Bay Area's land conservation and urban planning nonprofit.
Our mission is to make the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area a better place
to live by protecting the region's greenbelt and improving its cities and
towns. Since 1958, Greenbelt Alliance has helped to permanently protect over
1 million acres of the Bay Area’s natural areas and working farms.
Our field office in Santa Rosa focuses on local land-use and public policy
issues. We are seeking an intern to take part in our campaigns to preserve
open space and promote vibrant communities throughout Sonoma and Marin counties.
Responsibilities
The Outreach Coordination Intern will work with the Sonoma-Marin Field Representative
to formulate and implement outreach efforts for Greenbelt Alliance’s
open space protection and livable communities campaigns. The intern will
be involved in campaigns focused on alternative transportation, urban planning,
and open space protection issues in local communities. Intern tasks include:
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Coalition Building: help build and maintain coalitions through outreach to
community groups such as neighborhood associations, churches, and schools.
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Volunteer outreach: work with our allies to recruit and coordinate volunteer
outreach and activism such as phone banks, tabling, and public hearings.
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Policy analysis: conduct research on and help write comments for environmental
impact reports and other necessary documents to improve or stop development
proposals.
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Media and event coordination: monitor and organize print and broadcast media
featuring relevant topics, and conduct media and educational events to help
build volunteer base and increase presence.
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Administrative tasks: maintaining database of volunteers, office organization,
mailings, etc.
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Training is provided.
Commitment
The Outreach Coordination Internships require a 10 to 20 hour per week commitment
for a minimum of 3 months. Working hours are flexible, but will include some
evenings and weekends. The internship requires regular contact with and visits
to the Santa Rosa field office, and regular travel throughout Sonoma and/or
Marin counties. Work can be completed at home, in the field, or in the field
office. The internship is available for both spring and summer of 2008.
Continuation through the summer and fall is available upon agreement by intern
and supervisor.
Access to a motor vehicle is not required, but strongly encouraged. This
position is unpaid.
Talents/Skills Desired
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and outgoing, and have a strong interest
in environmental and land-use issues. A background in public policy, public
relations, grassroots organizing, or communications is a helpful, but not
required. Interns must be detail-oriented, possess excellent written and
oral communication skills, have a proven ability to work effectively and
creatively with diverse populations, have a good sense of humor, and be able
to work independently and meet deadlines. Undergraduate and graduate students
are encouraged to apply. Residency in a Sonoma or Marin county is strongly
encouraged.
Benefits
Outreach Coordination Interns have the unique opportunity to help shape Greenbelt
Alliance’s campaigns that are of regional significance to the Bay Area.
Interns will gain valuable skills in policy analysis, communication, media
relations, and grassroots organizing and advocacy. Training and supervisions
are provided and are directed toward building the intern’s skills and
leadership. Greenbelt Alliance interns are a part of an organization that
is doing deeply rewarding work to improve the quality of life for the entire
region. Interns will get a feel for the functioning of an established, effective
nonprofit organization. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn about
the public policy field and environmental issues facing the Bay Area.
To apply, please send a resumé and cover letter to:
Please send a resume and cover letter. Cover letter should include the following
information:
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Subject line: Sonoma-Marin Outreach Intern position
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Your interest in this internship opportunity
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The experiences that have prepared you for this opportunity
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Your availability (times and days, length of commitment)
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Where you heard about this internship opportunity
Send application and inquiries to:
• volunteer@greenbelt.org
• Greenbelt Alliance
Attn: Internship Coordinator
631 Howard Street, Suite 510
San Francisco, CA 94105