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Internship

The Public Interest Network
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

Internship

Department : Community Action Works

Employment Type : Internship

Location : Boston, MA

Description

The Research and Organizing Intern will support Community Action Works community organizing efforts by assisting with the program aspects of our work.

The intern will primarily assist in Community Action Works ongoing program activities and they will be responsible for helping to identify and support communities in need of Community Action Works assistance. These activities will include the following, as needed : attending community meetings, assisting local groups in planning events, helping with campaign research, scanning the media, writing letters to the editor and more.

The intern will also be in charge of at least one of the three projects below, to be completed by the end of their internship :

  • Media or Social Media Campaign : Plan, develop and produce a video or social media campaign to support a community group we are currently working with to further their organizing.Skills you will develop : Digital Organizing, Communications
  • Policy Research Report : Write an in-depth research report on a key environmental and public health issue for a group with which we are currently organizing to further their campaign!Skills you will develop : Research, Policy
  • Campaign Issue Case Studies : Help compile, organize, and summarize examples of past Community Action Works campaigns on a specific environmental issue. May include the opportunity to interview current and former activists.Skills you will develop : Synthesizing Information, Communications

Key Responsibilities

  • Scan the news and refer promising leads to staff
  • Write and pitch letters to the editor that support our local organizing efforts
  • Research and write memos on legislative, legal, regulatory, and corporate campaign processes for community groups facing a pollution threat in their neighborhood (campaigns based on community need)
  • Assist with Community Action Works or community group campaign event logistics.
  • Participate in other campaign tactics as needed (databasing, attending in person and / or online events, writing memos, etc.)
  • Assist with ongoing fundraising activities such as tracking supporters, sending out cultivation pieces, and helping to organize house parties.
  • Support organizational administrative tasks
  • Qualifications

  • Commitment to environmental issues and social change
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Desire to develop event planning and outreach skills
  • Ability to learn quickly and work efficiently
  • Ability to work independently
  • Details

    Timeline : We hire interns for the fall, spring, and summer. Please indicate on your application which time you are applying for. We accept internship applications on a rolling basis.

    Internships are unpaid positions. We are able to work with students applying for course credit and scholarship through their school.

    Community Action Works is an equal opportunity employer.

    COVID-19 : We take COVID-19 safety very seriously. Employees must follow our COVID safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boosted. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law.

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