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Sierra Club Media Team Internship Are you wondering if a career as a journalist, media organizer, or progressive communications expert is for you? This internship program will offer you a chance to learn about crafting strategic communications, pitching reporters, and organizing media outreach. The Sierra Club's national media team is seeking a motivated and personable intern. This is a great opportunity to learn more about communications in the progressive non-proft world, while making an impact on critical environmental issues. Responsibilities will include researching and pitching stories to the media, editing press materials, and other individual projects. The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated, energetic, strategic thinker with very strong writing abilities, good phone skills, and a passion for environmental and social justice. Willingness to take risks and manage own projects is a plus. Responsibilities will be tailored to personal skills and areas of interest. Other qualifications: Current college student or recent college graduate. If you are foreign student, we cannot review your application unless you are part of a program that arranges your paperwork for you--we cannot arrange an H1B visa. Internships are available during the Summer, Fall and Spring terms. Deadlines are as follows: Fall Application Period: August 15 - September 30 Spring Application Period: November 1-January 10 Summer Application Period: April 01 to May 01 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Minimum 10 hours scheduled at your discretion. Class credit may be available. Two internship positions available at this time. We are willing to provide any documentation necessary to help students get credit in lieu of or in addition to stipend. Please fill out and submit the form below. For more information or if you have any questions, contact: Orli Cotel /Sierra Club Media Team 85 Second St., 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 media.team@sierraclub.org Please put "INTERNSHIP" in the subject header. To Apply, please fill out and submit the form below. First Name: Last Name: Address: Address Line 2 (optional): City: State: Zip: Daytime/Work Phone: (000) 000-0000 Evening Phone: (000) 000-0000 Email:   Year in School: Name of School: Graduated: Degree: Application Questions Why are you interested in this position of Conservation Training Intern? What about the position intrigues you? What would you hope to learn or to accomplish? What kind of experience do you have with writing, media, and/or progressive politics (either on or off-campus)? Tell me a little bit about your availability, what does your schedule look like and what would work for you in terms of being part of our team? Specifically, please let me know days of the week you are available Monday   Tuesday   Wednesday   Thursday   Friday Time you are available mornings (9-12 p.m.)   afternoons (1-5)   Other Dates available Start Date End Date Do you have any questions for me? Let me know. Thanks for your interest in this internship. Someone will be in touch with you to let you know the status of your application, set up an interview or request additional materials. These materials would include: a brief cover letter, a resume and a writing sample (flyers for events you have organized – rally, concert, etc. welcome too!). Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club