Climate Justice Intern
St. Paul, MN / Minneapolis, MN
Chapter – North Star Chapter /
Temporary - Part Time /
On-site
Job Title: Climate Justice Mobilization Intern
Department: North Star Chapter
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Report to: Deputy Director
Duration: about 10 hrs/week for at least 8 weeks from July through August (flexible schedule or extension is possible). Primary work hours are evening and weekend.
Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of togetherness. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel inequity, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our democracy.
Sierra Club is comprised of staff across the country and a network of volunteer leaders and local chapters that support our grassroots engagement. The North Star Chapter is the local Minnesota chapter of the Sierra Club, which is a staff team of 7 people, supporting a powerful volunteer base of 100s, and uplifting the voices of our 50,000 supporters across the state.
Scope: Movement building is a key part of how we will win the climate movement. We are looking for a Climate Justice Mobilization Intern to help us connect with people, especially at protest events such as the recent “No Kings” rally. This position will work directly with our staff and volunteer teams and include assisting in petition collection, public outreach, public education, organizing efforts, outdoor events, and data entry. Our office is in Saint Paul and interns should expect to work some in the office, but primarily work hours will be spent at community events in the evenings and weekends. Flexible schedule available to fit other work or school needs.
Interns will leave with skills in community outreach, working in a staff and volunteer team, data entry, and knowledge of grassroots movement building techniques.
Job Activities include but are not limited to:
- Supports and leads petition collection efforts at public events with a volunteer team.
- Works with Sierra Club organizers and volunteers to collect public comments on environmental & climate justice issues
- Assists with the planning, setting up for, and facilitating of volunteer and community meetings and events as needed to engage supporters
- Completes administrative tasks including data entry and updating spreadsheets, as needed
- May assist in managing social media posts or other campaign needs
- May support outdoor recreation events for target populations such as BIPOC, youth or veterans
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:
- Interest in community outreach to diverse populations
- Interest in grassroots campaign tactics, such as collecting petition signatures at public events, to support climate and environmental justice solutions
- Equity Analysis and Practice. You are aware of your group identities and how they have shaped your life and experiences at work. You have an analysis of how racism and other forms of oppression in society impact relationships, systems and culture. You bring experience and skills for working effectively with colleagues across group identities and position/role.
The strongest candidates will also demonstrate the following skills, experience and competencies:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Goal oriented and persuasive with community outreach or sales experience
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Interest in data management (may use Salesforce)
- Proficiency in a language other than English
$20 - $20 an hour
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $20 / hour.
This is a category 99, non-exempt, non-represented, temporary position.
Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club People Department in consultation with the employee’s manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce belonging.
To Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply by June 23, 2025 for priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.
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