Frequently asked questions about internships at Sierra.

Editorial internships at Sierra, the national magazine of the Sierra Club, provide an overview of the process of selecting and preparing manuscripts for publication. Interns sit in on all editorial meetings and perform a variety of research and fact-checking tasks for our editors. This position requires strong editorial skills and a well-rounded awareness of environmental issues.

Internship periods are: winter/spring (January through April), summer (May through August), and fall (September through December). Interns are required to work 20 hours a week; however, the scheduling of these hours is at the intern's discretion. The position is unpaid, although we do offer a $600 stipend for the entire internship to pay for transportation and other expenses.

Internship applicants should send a letter describing their qualifications and interests, along with a résumé and a brief writing sample, to:

Sierra Magazine
Attn: Intern Manager
85 Second St., 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Fax: 415-977-5794
sierra.internships@sierraclub.org

In general, the most helpful writing samples show your ability to research facts, organize information, and interview a variety of sources. Journalistic samples are much preferred to research papers and personal essays.

Applicants should indicate which internship period they prefer. The deadline for application is two months prior to the period being requested.