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Position: Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at Earth Day Network
Reports to: Director of Education
Type of position: Full time
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

About Earth Day Network:
Earth Day Network (EDN) is a driving force steering environmental awareness around the world. EDN's network reaches over 17,000 organizations in 174 countries, while the domestic program engages 5,000 groups and over 25,000 educators coordinating millions of community development and environmental protection activities throughout the year. Our mission is to grow and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable planet. We pursue our mission through education, politics, events, and consumer activism.

Summary
The Policy & Advocacy Coordinator liaises with the Director of Education in supporting EDN’s policy initiatives, with a main focus on environmental education and green schools, as well as climate change and energy policy in general. With nearly 60 million children and teachers in school five days a week, EDN’s Education Department and its Green Schools Campaign seeks to improve the daily lives of one in five Americans. We are committed to greening all U.S. schools within a generation, and have built partnerships with leading national organizations to help accomplish this goal.

Responsibilities

The Policy & Advocacy Coordinator will support the Education Department in the following areas:

Monitoring and analyzing federal, state and local initiatives in identified policy areas including support for actions, as well as developing and implementing strategies with Education Director and Communications Department to further EDN’s policy priorities.
Planning and managing advocacy campaigns to engage EDN’s members and supporters, as well as the general public, in pushing EDN’s legislative agenda. Building and maintaining short term and strategic alliances with key partners and other relevant organizations for advocacy campaigns, including coalitions such as the No Child Left Inside Coalition.
Participating in advocacy meetings with key policy makers, as well as attending relevant briefings and hearings.
Writing policy statements and advocacy materials, including EDN’s blog and website.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree preferred.
3-5 years of relevant experience.
A strong interest in and knowledge of the legislative process at the federal level and familiarity with the state and local levels.
A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues.
A strong interest in and knowledge of K-12 education.
Knowledge of advocacy tools, including CRM systems.
Excellent research and communication skills (verbal and written).
Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and writing sample (three pages minimum) to Miller[at]earthday.net.

Earth Day Network Internship Annoucements

We are currently accepting internship applications; opportunities are available throughout the year on a part-time or full-time basis. Please contact us to learn more about current offerings and tell us about your interest in helping Earth Day Network further its mission.

Other opportunities include:

Office Management and Administration Interns

Interested in being an Earth Day Network Volunteer? Email our volunteer coordinator.

Design Intern

Reports to: Director of Education/Communications Manager

Type of position: Internship, full or part time

Timeframe: Available Immediately – Apply Now

Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare of $3 daily is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.

Summary

Into design? How about architecture, education, or both? If the answer is “yes,” Earth Day Network (EDN) has a unique internship opportunity. We have partnered with The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Department of Architecture to bridge the worlds of design and education for 21st century learning. Need the conceptual framework? Visit www.next.cc and see the almost limitless opportunities for this internship. In essence, EDN wants to expand the potential of NEXT.CC, its marketability, and content, all within the realm of promoting green design education. This is a largely autonomous internship that is great for an undergraduate thesis or graduate study in action.

Responsibilities

These entail coordinating with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s personnel and interns to develop the launch of NEXT.CC on EDN’s Education website, in addition to communicating its possibilities to others, exploring funding opportunities and developing content for the site.

He/she will also work closely with the Communications Department, helping with the design of web pages and marketing/outreach materials, both print and online.

Qualifications

A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues, in particular green design
A strong interest in and knowledge of education
Excellent writing and communication skills
Willingness to travel within the U.S. for Earth Day 2009

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Sean Miller, miller[at]earthday.net

International Programs Intern

Reports to: International Programs Director

Type of position: Internship, full or part time

Duration: Flexible begin and end dates; now accepting applicants for Fall Term 2008

Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare of $3 daily is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.

Summary

Join EDN this fall to reach out and support EDN's international members.

Responsibilities

International Programs Interns will:

Communicate with EDN’s members through our discussion board, Skype, and email;
Coordinate and actively participate in EDN’s social network site http://network.earthday.net;
Research topics and write articles for the Global Water Network; and
Draft and revise reports on a variety of environmental issues of international interest.

Qualifications

Enthusiasm for organizing events and projects, and helping others do the same;
A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues in a variety of international settings;
Outstanding writing and communication skills;
Fluency in a foreign language (not required but highly advantageous).

To apply, please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to Caitlin Werrell, werrell (AT) earthday.net.

Volunteer Outreach Intern

Reports to: Office Manager

Type of position: Internship, full or part time

Timeframe: Available Immediately – Apply Now

Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare of $3 daily is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.

Summary

Earth Day Network relies on volunteers and interns to assist in ongoing campaigns as well as running ongoing programs and office operations. Specific volunteer events are typically held in the evenings during the week but this is subject to change as necessary to meet EDN staff and volunteer availability. We seek to standardize our volunteer program, broaden and increase participation from new constituencies and provide a stable base for assisting with unexpected and urgent programmatic needs.

We are seeking qualified applicants for a Fall 2008 as well as Winter/Spring and Summer 2009 Volunteer Coordinator Outreach Internships. Candidates may possess experience or interest as a volunteer themselves, or volunteer coordination, volunteer events, community outreach, event planning, or other operations/coordination experience.

Responsibilities

The Volunteer Outreach Coordinator Intern will work with network members and local community groups to develop our relationships and reach. Additionally, the intern will identify and implement innovative strategies to grow our volunteer capacity. Opportunities exist for a variety of special projects and EDN is open to intern interest and experience.

Specifically, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator interns, in collaboration with EDN staff, will:

Grow and maintain inventory of offline and online organizations for announcing Volunteer and Intern needs or projects
Contact organizations to build relationships and coordinate EDN volunteer activities
Review and facilitate update of Volunteer and Intern pages on EDN’s website as needed; keep an intern calendar of major work needs
Standardize volunteer materials and methods
Execute, run/oversee the outreach efforts to existing and new constituencies
Manage the Volunteer and Intern listserve
Follow-up with prior volunteers and interns to maintain relationships and post relevant news
Seek funding opportunities, in-kind, or other gifts and donations (such as food, materials, etc)

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Michele Ditto, ditto[at]earthday.net

Education Intern

Reports to: Director of Education

Type of position: Internship, full or part time

Timeframe: Offered with flexible begin and end dates (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter terms)

Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare of $3 daily is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.

Summary

The Education Intern liaises with the Director of Education and Education Coordinator supporting members of the EDN Educator’s Network and school-based greening activities. The goal is to build widespread environmental and school greening education resources within K-12 schools across the US. This year, the focus is on creating materials on how to green one’s school, green jobs curriculum, green design, policy, and supporting teachers at selected schools across the country that teach “green,” civic minded lessons in environmentally degraded areas. Next, we are members of the Energy Action Coalition that runs the Campus Climate Challenge putting green energy on over 500 schools and campuses nationwide, and we would love your support for this or any of the above projects. Lastly, we want to connect with you on taking your interests and joining them with our expanding Education program. Any of these programs is open for your selection and likely to include travel to an event or action.

Responsibilities

The Intern will coordinate outreach to network members and new constituents in their area of interest through:

strengthening ties with our many network member groups and the widespread development of Education events and action plans;
helping network members generate and manage specified programs and Education events/ideas;
contributing to the strategic planning of events and actions; answering queries from network members;
writing up descriptions promoting our Education Network for use in our online newsletter, recreation of our website and/or educational materials for teachers;
assisting in the development and dissemination of curricula and lesson plans on k-12 environmental education and also civics; and
Assisting EDN’s related programs for the Fall and in preparation of upcoming events, such as physical school greening projects across the U.S.;
Combining your interests to create a meaningful internship experience for you and EDN.

Qualifications

A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues;
A strong interest in and knowledge of k-12 education (environmental, civics/history, or education itself);
Excellent writing and communication skills;
Willingness to travel within the U.S.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Sean Miller, miller[at]earthday.net

Information Technology Intern

Reports to: Director of IT

Type of position: Available Immediately – Apply Now

Timeframe: Ongoing for Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter terms; offered with flexible begin and end dates

Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare of $3 daily is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.

Summary

Like many non-profit organizations Earth Day network (EDN) relies on information technology to help achieve high-impact results. For example, our interactive website offers registration, tracking and coordination tools for Earth Day participants, and frequent content updates. We recently acquired tools to enable internet campaigns and communication with our members on important issues.

EDN is seeking qualified applicants for Fall 2008 and Winter/Spring 2009 IT Internships, with a strong background in information management, analysis, technology, and communication tools.

Responsibilities

The Information Technology Intern will support organization and office technology needs on a daily basis. Activities may include:

Assist with desktop and network administration for all users and interns.
Implement or Maintain online e-advocacy campaigns
Maintain supporter records; create, run, analyze reports on supporters, etc.
Convert legacy information to a relational database such as Microsoft Access.
Research, interview and develop proposals for new or alternative IT service providers and vendors.
Harvest information to expand or develop new toolkits for meeting EDN objectives.
Develop and maintain documentation on IT processes, policies and procedures.

We are a small team and we all share the administrative burden of our work. EDN interns will be assisting with administrative tasks as well.

Qualifications

Experience working in highly productive team-based environment.
Good oral and written communication.
Problem-solving, analytical orientation with high attention to detail.
Demonstrated interest and commitment to Earth Day Network values and objectives.
Familiar with tools such as: MS Office, MS Access or other relational databases, MS Outlook and Exchange server for email, MS networking; experience with html or cgi scripting a plus.
Experience with web-based communication and outreach tools.

To apply, or for more information, please send resume and cover letter to Jason Gooljar, Gooljar[AT] earthday.net

Communications & Marketing Intern

Reports to: VP of Communications

Contact: Garcia(AT)earthday.net

Timeframe: Ongoing for Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter terms; offered with flexible begin and end dates

Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare of $3 daily is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.

Summary

Communications and Marketing interns are responsible for articulating and contributing to an inspired vision for the organization; taking projects from concept to lift-off to completion; learning and adapting from experience; listening and working as a team to generate and implement new ideas; building relationships to bridge differences and find common grounds with people inside and outside of the organization at all levels of society; communicating effectively, orally and in writing; and demonstrating exemplary levels of personal integrity and leadership.

The Communications Department needs interns in the following categories:

Primary duty is to assist in the planning and execution of Earth Day 2009 events. Event organizing experience a plus.

Marketing/Partnerships: Primary duties are to assist in the marketing of Earth Day Network Programs, Earth Day 2009, the Earth Day Network website and blog, and Earth Day Television, and to help develop and sustain partnerships with vendors, donors, and peer organizations. Also supports the development of message and materials for all programs and works with staff to develop materials in support of Earth Day events and issue-oriented campaigns. Marketing experience a plus.

Media Relations: Primary duties are to assist in media outreach and media relations, including writing, research, phone calls and media events. Also supports the building and maintenance of press and media lists. Publicity experience and knowledge of Vocus PR a plus.

EDN-TV/Website/Blog: Primary duty is to research and provide content, both print and video. Knowledge of film/video production, website design a plus.

Environmental Policy: Primary duties are to create and build relationships with key government staff and leaders, and to track hearings and legislation on Capitol Hill and elsewhere. Also conducts issue-oriented research and attends hearings and briefings. Political science or similar background a plus

Qualifications

Must be able to manage several tasks at once, use sound judgment and follow up on prioritized assignments
Must be self-motivated and energetic
Excellent written and oral communications skills

Domestic Programs Intern

Reports to: Director of Education/Community Outreach Manager

Type of position: Internship, full or part time

Duration: Offered with flexible begin and end dates (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter terms)

Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare of $3 daily is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.

Summary

The Domestic Program Intern liaises with community groups across the U.S. that have participated in Earth Day events and actions in the past and with new constituents. The goal is to increase the number of Earth Day events and actions, with a focus on climate change solutions across the U.S., on or around Earth Day, April 22nd.

Focuses can include outreach to:

College campuses
Community groups
Religious and faith communities
Latino and other minority groups
Environmental Justice groups
Local, state, federal government and agencies

Responsibilities

In conducting outreach to domestic members the intern will:

Strengthen ties with our many network member groups, catalyzing the widespread development of Earth Day 2009 events and actions;
Help member groups generate Earth Day event ideas;
Contribute to the strategic planning of events and actions;
Respond to queries from member groups;
Write event descriptions to promote member groups’ Earth Day activities and programs for publication in our online events calendar and email bulletins;
Contribute to EDN’s capacity building; and
Work on voter mobilization campaigns and with voter mobilization partners

Qualifications

A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues
Excellent writing and communication skills

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Sean Miller, Miller(AT)earthday.net

Development Intern

Reports to: Director of Development and Development Manager

Type of position: Internship, Part-time

Duration: Available Immediately – Apply Now

Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare of $3 daily is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.

Summary

EDN can only be effective if adequate funds are raised, making a top-notch development team essential for the organization to carry out its mission and expand in future years. The development internship will allow qualified candidates to aid in all aspects of NGO funding.

Responsibilities

The Development Department seeks an intern to perform the following duties:

Assist with foundation and corporate research, giving criteria, and deadlines; making sure directors are aware of upcoming proposal deadlines
Researching and maintaining accurate lists of contact information for prospect foundations and corporations
Compiling documents for proposals, often under tight deadlines; faxing documents to foundation/corporation contacts when necessary
Helping to write and edit newsletters and other documents for website and donor lists
Assist with acknowledgement letters for donors
Helping with online membership fulfillment
Assist in other department activities, as needed

Qualifications

Ability to multi-task, use sound judgment and follow up on prioritized assignments..
Must be self-motivated and energetic.
Excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Computer proficiency, including Word, Excel, and internet research

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Lauren Fonvielle, Fonvielle (at) Earthday.net.

Green Schools Intern

Reports to: Green Schools Coordinator
Type of position: Internship, full or part time
Timeframe: Spring 2009 - offered with flexible begin and end dates
Compensation: Position is unpaid; however, Metro fare of $3 daily is included. College credit if your institution provides for this.

Summary

Are you interested in being a part of the fledgling Green Schools Movement and budding green economy? Here is a chance to make positive changes in America’s K-12 schools.

The Education Intern liaises with the Director of Education and Green Schools Coordinator supporting green school activities. Our National Green Schools Campaign, in partnership with the Clinton Foundation, seeks to green all of America’s schools within a generation through promoting widespread environmental awareness, creating school greening education resources, and conducting “green makeovers” at selected K-12 schools across the country. Specifically, this spring our focus is on: creating resources and materials on how to green one’s school; writing environmental education and green school lesson plans; researching green school policies; creating and publishing school greening website content; and supporting teachers at selected low-income urban schools across the country who are transforming their schools into models of sustainability. In addition, the internship will entail some general support of EDN’s work for Earth Day 2009 in April. Further, we are committed to connecting your unique environmental education interests with EDN’s burgeoning green schools campaign, striving towards an enriching and fulfilling experience for you.

Responsibilities

The Green Schools Intern will research, write, publish, fundraise, and coordinate outreach in the following areas:

Assist in the research, writing and development of curricula and lesson plans on K-12 environmental education and civics.
Help support EDN’s spring programs and events, such as our “green makeovers” at schools across the country and Earth Day 2009.
Strengthen ties with our many network member groups and teachers.
Help network members generate and manage specified programs and Education events/ideas.
Contribute to the coordination and planning of events and actions.
Aid in the writing of descriptions promoting our Education Network for use in our online newsletter, creation of our website and/or educational materials for teachers.
Combining your interests to create a meaningful internship experience for you and EDN.

Qualifications

The Green Schools Intern should have:

A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues, especially related to green schools;
A strong interest in and knowledge of k-12 education;
Excellent writing and communication skills;
Willingness to travel within the U.S.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Brenna Holzhauer, Education Coordinator, Holzhauer (at) Earthday.net.