SUMMARY
NextGen America is currently seeking a full time communications intern to work in our San Francisco office for fall 2017, with the possibility of an extension into early 2018.
College seniors or recent graduates with political campaign experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT
Paid: an intern will receive a stipend to support living expenses
Location: an intern will work out of the NGA headquarters in San Francisco's Financial District
Training and Development: an intern will work with leaders with years of experience in the climate movement and national and state politics
Education: an intern can attend special lectures from various experts on climate issues, sustainability, and progressive political topics
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with core day-to-day activities of the Communications team
Assist with monitoring news stories and social media
Assist with researching, creating, and maintaining targeted press list
Assist with drafting and editing press materials
Conduct necessary research
Provide fact-checking and copyediting support to members of Press Team and Digital Team
Perform administrative support and duties as needed
WHAT WE REQUIRE
Current seniors at accredited universities and colleges or recent college graduates
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications
Passion for taking political action to fight climate change, transition our country to clean energy, and stand up for progressive values and causes
Strong desire to obtain new skills and exposure to working in a professional environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
Creative and flexible
Excellent team player
COMPENSATION:
Interns are independent contractors to NextGen America and NextGen America offers a stipend which is commensurate with the amount of hours committed to the fellowship program. Interns are required to commit to 40 per week through 2017 fall internship.
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America acts politically to prevent climate disaster, promote prosperity, and protect the fundamental rights of every American.
Since our founding as NextGen Climate in 2013, we've worked to fight climate change by advancing the transition to a clean energy economy. We've supported candidates who support climate action. We've fought to halt the Keystone XL pipeline and registered more than 1 million voters nationwide.
Now, the same values that drive our work on climate are under unprecedented attack from all directions.
We're proud to step up the fight for immigrant rights, affordable health care, prosperity, and equality.
NextGen America is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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