BlueGreen Apollo Field Program Intern (Fall 2011)

The BlueGreen Alliance was launched in 2006 by the United Steelworkers and the Sierra Club, as a unique labor-environmental collaboration that has grown to include the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), National Wildlife Federation (NWF), Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA), Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Sheet Metal Workers' International Association, United Auto Workers and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). The Blue Green Alliance unites more than 14 million members and supporters in pursuit of good jobs, a clean environment and a green economy. 

The Apollo Alliance project of the BlueGreen Alliance is a coalition of business, labor, environmental and community leaders working to catalyze a clean energy revolution in America to move us towards energy independence, climate stability, and broadly shared economic prosperity.

Inspired by the vision and technological achievements of the Apollo space program, we promote policies and initiatives that will accelerate investments in clean energy and efficiency technologies, put millions of Americans to work in a new generation of well-paid, green-collar jobs, and make America a global leader in clean energy products and services. We speak directly to the economic opportunities associated with the transition to a clean energy economy and view the challenges confronting our nation as an opportunity to improve the lives and economic security of our fellow Americans.

Position Overview:

The BlueGreen Alliance's San Francisco office is seeking a smart, organized, energetic person with strong research and writing skills to assist with our state and local field department. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for a talented student or professional committed to clean energy and social equity issues to gain experience working in a high caliber, fast paced, results-oriented non-profit policy organization.

The BlueGreen Apollo Field Program Intern will work closely with the Senior Manager of State and Local Affiliates to provide support for the advancement of our national, state, and local program priorities. This will primarily consist of background research and writing on clean energy and economic development policies and programs, meeting coordination, and administrative support.

This position will be unpaid, part-time (24 hours/week), and temporary beginning in September and ending in December. We strongly prefer applicants that can commit to a regular and consistent schedule during the entire internship period.  We are willing to work with academic institutions for credit eligibility considerations and are well connected to a network of like-minded non-profits around the country. The internship will be based in our San Francisco office.

Qualifications:

• Excellent research and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be flexible, positive, take initiative, have good judgment, and a good sense of humor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and assiduous follow-through.
• Strong interest in learning about energy and economic development policy and advocacy.
• Strong computer skills.

Education and Experience:

• Some college education is strongly preferred.
• A strong commitment to economic and social justice principles.
• Experience with non-profit and/or labor organizations is highly desirable.

Physical Demands:

(These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.)

• Working 7-8 hours seated at a desk and using a computer
• Occasionally lifting 10-20 lb boxes or equipment
• Taking public transportation

Work Environment:

(While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)

• Second floor office in building with elevator

Application Deadline: August 22, 2011.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, 2 writing samples (including 1 research-based piece of writing), and a cover letter. Your cover letter should express your interest in working to support the BlueGreen Alliance and why you are qualified for this internship. Only complete applications will be considered.

Please submit your application materials as attachments to Mac Lynch and include "Fall 2011 Field Program Internship" in the email subject line. No phone calls please.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.

Applicants with Disabilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process.  Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.