Overview
The Environmental Voter Project is looking for highly-motivated individuals to join our Internship Program. Interns will work with the entire EVP staff to learn about organizing, nonprofit communications, and data analytics. Interns will be expected to devote time to voter outreach, volunteer management, electoral research, drafting memos, and senior staff support. In addition to gaining valuable nonprofit advocacy skills, interns will become talented organizers and political operatives by learning the nuts and bolts of nonprofit work and electoral campaigning from an exciting and innovative organization. We are seeking responsible, motivated candidates who can commit 10 hours per week.
While the Environmental Voter Project is based out of Boston, MA, this internship is a fully virtual experience and applicants from across the country are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Hours and Internship Duration
- Start Date: Friday, February 2
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Hours: 10 hours per week
- Afternoons (12-5pm Eastern Time), Monday through Friday, two days per week. Interns are expected to be free to work the entirety of both afternoons for the agreed upon schedule.
We regularly work with academic institutions on providing academic credit for EVP internships. This is an unpaid internship, but EVP provides each intern with a $100/week stipend.
Job Responsibilities
- Voter outreach, including phoning
- Volunteer recruitment and management
- Tracking field operations; entering information into databases and dashboards
- Voting and elections research and drafting memos
- Data management
- Attend weekly professional seminars
- Outreach to local and state elections offices
- Support Senior Staff in preparing for events
Requirements
- Access to a computer and reliable internet
- A phone or other calling apparatus (i.e. Google Voice, etc.)
- Ability and willingness to regular communicate with voters (3 hours/week)
- Basic knowledge of Google Drive
- An interest in environmental issues or politics
- An outgoing and friendly demeanor
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to represent the Environmental Voter Project in a professional manner at all times
Training Provided.
Interns will receive significant training in field work, organizing, voter outreach, issues research, and membership communications.
Diversity Statement
EVP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Accommodations
EVP is committed to meeting the needs of all internship participants. If you think you need accommodation for any reason, please let us know at your earliest convenience. Some aspects of this internship may be modified to facilitate your participation and progress. As soon as you make us aware of your needs, we can work with you to help determine appropriate accommodations. It is never too late to request accommodations – our bodies and circumstances are continuously changing. We will treat any information related to your accommodation with the utmost discretion.