Be a Grassroots Online Organizing Intern for Greenpeace!
January 25, 2009 · Print This Article
Still in college, or looking for a change? Greenpeace is seeking Grassroots Online Organizing interns to work in New York City during Spring 2009. This could be a fantastic opportunity to get started in the green collar field, so jump on it!
As a Greenpeace Online Organizing Intern you can:
-Build expertise in the most cutting edge online organizing strategies and tactics
-Launch a renewable energy revolution to combat global warming, stop the destruction of ancient forests, hold corporations accountable and yes, save the whales!
-Take on corporations and governments that are threatening the planet by working in the world’s best-known environmental activist organization!
Responsibilities:
-Use online tools like Facebook, MySpace, You Tube, Flickr, and blogs to promote and publicize priority Greenpeace campaigns.
-Recruit and engage online and on-the-ground activists in key regions.
Qualifications:
-Familiarity with blogs, online social networks such as MySpace and FaceBook, Flickr, YouTube and other web 2.0 tools
-Excellent written and verbal communications skills
-Strong online research skills
-Competency with excel and web databases
-Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment -Intellectual curiosity and creativity
-Analytical and problem solving skills
-Commitment to protecting the planet
-Independent and self-motivated
-A sense of adventure
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to organize@wdc.greenpeace.org Be sure to tell us where you found out about the position.
Applications and interviews are on rolling basis so please apply now!
This is an unpaid internship in New York City. College credit is available. The start date is as soon as possible and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Days and hours are flexible.
Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way Greenpeace selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and effectiveness of our campaigns. Greenpeace strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, and other under-represented communities.
Greenpeace is an independent campaign organization, which uses non-violent creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and to force solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.
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