Texas – Austin Environmental Policy and Advocacy Internship
At Public Citizen’s Texas office, we work primarily on environmental issues, with a focus on preserving a livable climate by encouraging state and local action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We work to encourage a rapid transition to clean, renewable energy, increased deployment of public transportation, transportation electrification, electrification of home heating and other appliances, and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the products we use and the waste we produce. In addition to climate change, environmental justice is a strong theme that connects our work —we advocate for reducing air pollution, especially in the most vulnerable communities, and establishing policies and programs to ensure that everyone can benefit from the transition to a more sustainable way of living.
The Austin Environmental Policy and Advocacy Intern will work with our climate policy specialist, who is based in Austin, to advance efforts to implement the Austin Climate Equity Plan. The intern’s work will likely touch on a variety of issue areas, including energy, local solar, electrification of transportation, electrification of landscaping equipment, climate impact of food, plastic pollution, climate impact of construction materials, and more. This will be a great opportunity to get hands-on experience working on local climate action. We take great pride in helping students hone their existing skills and develop new skills and interests that will help you in your careers, and help you be a more informed citizen.
The intern will assist with a combination of:
- Research
- Writing factsheets and flyers
- Writing blog posts
- Coordinating with other organizations and local advocates
- Outreach to the public
- Assisting with events
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated interest in climate action and sustainability
- Desire to work in the public’s interest
- Self-motivation and a desire to learn
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Commitment and reliability
Desired, but Not Required:
- Education and/or experience related climate change or other environmental issues
- Any experience with graphics, video or social media
Hours:
- At least 12 weeks
- Between 15-40 per week (set based on student’s schedule)
- Office is open 9am – 6pm M-F
Location
- hybrid – some days remote and some in the office
- when in-person: 309 E 11th St, Suite 2, Austin, TX 78701
Salary:
- $17.50/hour
To Apply:
To apply, email Kaiba White (kwhite@citizen.org) the following, with “Austin Environmental Policy and Advocacy Internship” as the email subject:
- Cover letter outlining why you want to intern at Public Citizen, why you need to be paid for your work, and any other relevant information not found on your resume
- Resume
- If you have completed the FAFSA, a copy of your Submission Summary
- Writing sample (something you already wrote)
- Optional: graphics, videos, or social media content you have created
Submit applications by November 19, 2024.