Communications Intern, BlueGreen Alliance

When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!

Launched in 2006 by the United Steel workers and the Sierra Club, this unique labor-environmental collaboration has grown to include the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), National Wildlife Federation (NWF), Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), United Auto Workers (UAW), and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). The BlueGreen Alliance unites 14 million members and supporters in pursuit of good jobs, a clean environment and a green economy.

BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) is an exciting, fast-paced organization that covers a wide variety of issues from climate change to green chemistry to smart grid infrastructure, bringing together an effort to advance a 21^s?century economy that respects workers and their rights, protects the?environment and secures America's energy future. Interning for BGA puts you at the forefront of a rapidly growing movement and shows you what it is like to work with diverse stakeholders. Join us in laying the path for the future . . . and have fun in the process! Internships are available in D.C., Minneapolis, and San Francisco.

Position Overview:?

The BlueGreen Alliance's Washington, D.C. office is seeking a full-time or part-time unpaid intern to assist the organization's communication team. We are looking for a personable, hard-working, and motivated individual with excellent oral and written communications skills. Job duties will include - but are not limited to - writing talking point, managing press lists, and monitoring the organization's media coverage. A strong interest in labor and environmental issues is necessary. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth for a talented individual committed to clean energy and social equity issues.

Qualifications:

• Excellent research and written/oral communication skills.
• Background in communications and knowledge of or interest?in the clean energy and/or labor movement preferred.
• Experience with website updates and social media a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be flexible, positive, take initiative, have
  good judgment, and a good sense of humor.
• Strong interest in learning about energy and economic?development policy and advocacy.
• Strong computer skills.
• A strong commitment to BGA's mission and principles.

Education & Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but any applicant with?the requisite communication and research skills will be considered.
• Experience with policy analysis is highly desirable.
• Experience with labor organizations or prior non-profit?work is also desirable.

Compensation: All internships are UNPAID, though academic credit can be arranged.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, brief writing sample and a list of 2-3 references as attachments. In the subject line, please write "DC Communications Internship - Summer 2012". No phone calls please.

Equal Opportunity Employment: 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. Further, 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.

When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!

whitney houston autopsy results obama trayvon jim yong kim michael bush the host trailer whitney houston cause of death marquette university