Legislative and Outreach Intern

Washington Conservation Voters is the statewide political voice for the environment and works to elect environmentally responsible candidates to office. During the legislative session, we advocate for strong environmental policies and hold our elected officials accountable for their votes.

Washington Conservation Voters seeks one or two interns to join our outreach team for the 2012 Legislative Session (January – April).  This internship is an excellent opportunity to develop skills and experience with a policy and political organization. Interns will work in our office in the following areas: legislative policy, issue-base campaigns, political strategy, organizational development, grassroots capacity building, communications, volunteer coordinating and/or outreach to the public.

The intern’s responsibility will vary depending on the needs of the organization and the specific skills of the intern, but the following is a general description of the work. There is room for the intern to develop focus areas depending on his/her interests.

Potential Areas of Work:

• Help with policy work related to the environmental communities’ 2012 Legislative Priorities
• Help maintain various portions of the website by tracking appropriate news stories and posting them.
• Track environmental and political blogs and look for opportunities to further Washington Conservation Voter's work through these venues.
• Update the website with legislative session information and chapter/outreach events.
• Organize volunteers around grassroots lobby efforts
• Volunteer recruitment, including outreach to local college campus and community organizations.
• Maintain the online presence for Washington Conservation Voters on Facebook and manage ongoing communications with Facebook members around key events, volunteer opportunities etc.
• Assist in event planning for legislative activities and other WCV events.
• Promote Washington Conservation Voters at local festivals and fairs by staffing tables.
• Research opportunities to increase membership and volunteer base.
• Help to support our 8 chapters around the state.
• Research conservation and political credentials of candidates running for office.
• Data entry and administrative duties.
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Capacity to work quickly on a variety of projects
• Ability to take initiative
• Interest in environment issues and politics
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Internet, Word, and Excel
• Some experience or understanding of community outreach, campaigns, and/or event planning
  

We are flexible and can work around your school or work schedule.  We ask that interns commit 10-20 hours a week through the 2012 Legislative Session.  Some of the work may be done off site, but the intern will be required to work from the downtown Seattle office at least twice a week.  College credit can be arranged. 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Shannon Murphy at shannon@wcvoters.org.  Please include your availability during January - April 2012.

Email: shannon@wcvoters.org   

Phone: (206) 631-2628