Midwest Clean Energy Outreach Intern

The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet's most pressing problems. Joining with citizens across the country, we combine technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future.

What began as a collaboration between students and faculty members at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1969 is now an alliance of more than 400,000 citizens and scientists. UCS members are people from all walks of life: parents and businesspeople, biologists and physicists, teachers and students.

Our members understand that scientific analysis-not political calculations or corporate hype-should guide our efforts to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices. Our experts work on some of the most complex and daunting problems in our history: stemming the tide of global warming, finding sustainable ways to feed, power and transport ourselves, and reducing the threat of catastrophic war. Our achievements over the decades show that thoughtful action based on the best available science can help safeguard our future and the future of our planet.

Position Overview:

The Union of Concerned Scientists' Climate & Energy Program seeks an individual for a full time,
one-year paid internship to work in the UCS Midwest office to help advance climate
and energy policy in one of the most important regions in the nation. UCS is seeking an outreach intern to conduct
outreach to key audiences, assist in state and federal level legislative
campaigns, and serve as a representative of UCS in the region. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach in target Midwest states to
  build support for strong state clean energy policies and federal greenhouse gas
  emission standards. Specifically, engage
  and mobilize scientists, energy experts, energy sector stakeholders, coalition
  partners, and others through online and offline communications.
• Assist in releasing new UCS reports and
  whitepapers through outreach to key Midwest audiences, including scientists and
  experts, state and federal lawmakers, energy regulators and coalition
  partners/stakeholders.
• Coordinate the online communication strategy to
  Midwest experts and activists in regards to Midwest clean energy issues through
  action alerts and email campaigns.
• Assist UCS Energy Campaign staff in handling
  day-to-day projects and activities based on urgency. This will be in the form of doing background
  research, responding to inquiries, and/or attending meetings or events.
• Track all outreach activities and contacts by
  creating and maintaining distribution lists and creating follow up reports as
  needed. 

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have strong demonstrated organizational skills as well
  as excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Must have the ability to be flexible to
  respond to fast-changing campaign needs; ability to write for and speak to lay
  audiences; and ability to communicate effectively with professionals who may be
  expert and/or prominent in their fields.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is
  required. 
• A solid level of understanding
  of database maintenance, web management and on-line organizing tools is preferred. 
• Strong candidates will have a proven track
  record of taking initiative and being comfortable managing projects.
• CampaOur members understand that scientific analysis-not political calculations or corporate hype-should guide our efforts to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices. Our experts work on some of the most complex and daunting problems in our history: stemming the tide of global warming, finding sustainable ways to feed, power and transport ourselves, and reducing the threat of catastrophic war. Our achievements over the decades show that thoughtful action based on the best available science can help safeguard our future and the future of our planetign
  experience is a plus.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.   

Compensation, Hours and
Location: This is a full-time internship lasting until September 30, 2014,
based in UCS's
Chicago, IL  office. For candidates who
meet all position requirements, the salary is $15 per hour. UCS offers excellent benefits and a
rewarding work environment, and is
an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff and to
broaden opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are
historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. Information
about the organization is available on our website. 

To Apply:

Please utilize the email address provided below to submit a cover letter, salary requirements, how you learned about the position. Include "Midwest
Outreach Intern" in the subject line. Email materials in Word or PDF format only. No
phone calls please.

Note: Deadline is October 14, 2013
or until filled. 

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