Clean Water Action is currently accepting applications for our 2020 summer internship programs. Clean Water Action’s internship provides motivated and talented individuals an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in politics, communications, fundraising and advocacy.
Since our founding during the campaign to pass the landmark Clean Water Act in 1972, Clean Water Action has worked to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table. We will protect clean water in the face of attacks from a polluter friendly Administration and Congress.
Interns will work alongside our full time professional outreach team toto engage communities in local, state and national issues, informing and educating the public, building support and channeling that support into action. This summer we will work on:
Elections: hold elected officials accountable to protecting the environment and public health.
Clean Water: Protect the nation’s waterways to keep our drinking water and recreational areas pristine
Environmental Justice: Ensure that our lowest income neighborhoods and most vulnerable populations are not disproportionately burdened by negative environmental externalities.
Sustainable Energy: Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will help mitigate climate change disasters, improve overall public health, and create a green working economy
Responsibilities:
Promote community action on progressive issues to influence national, state, and local decision makers.
Provide communication with people that is independent of the mass media
Recruit members by collecting signatures and contact info.
Raise funds to support our research, lobbying and educational campaigns
Benefits:
Gain knowledge of state and federal politics, campaign strategies, and environmental issues.
Paid training,
Rewarding work with a casual work setting
High performing interns will be considered for future employment and leadership positions
Opportunities for travel throughout the U.S., including national and regional conferences
Possibly earn college credit
Qualifications:
Internship Requirements:
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to progressive politics and environmental issues
Interest in non-profit career development is a plus.
