Water Justice Advocate - Paid Internship
As an intern at Clean Water Action, you will be working with our organizing team. Our grassroots organizing team speaks to Michigan residents every day about local issues, informing and educating the public, building support and channeling that support into action. Over the past 47 years, we have worked on a wide variety of issues connected to water quality, water access and environmental justice.
We are currently working on a campaign to shut down Line 5. Line 5 is a 65 year old oil pipeline that pumps about a million gallons of oil an hour through the Straits of Mackinac. The pipeline is run by Enbridge, the same company responsible for the Kalamazoo River oil spill in 2010. The line was supposed to be shut down 15 years ago, and Enbridge is now pushing to build a new tunnel and pipeline, which would keep the existing line operating for at least another 5 years. We're fighting to shut down Line 5 immediately, in order to prevent an oil spill in the Great Lakes.
Responsibilities of internships include:
- Identifying voters and volunteers who will work with us to hold politicians accountable for their votes on environmental and health related issues
- Ensuring, by grassroots organizing and fundraising, that communities are made aware of these issues and given the tools to participate in the solutions
- Participating in press conferences, lobby days, and other events.
We look for candidates who have strong oral and written communication skills, and who possess good attention to detail. Candidates should have an interest in environmental or social justice issues, non-profit work, or politics. We do provide extensive training on the job responsibilities and on the issues we cover.
From this opportunity, you will receive training on environmental issues including regular seminars, training in the legislative process and the political arena, and you will develop strong communication and organizational skills. You will be working as part of a highly motivated and dedicated team who are interested in your personal development. There are also opportunities for future permanent positions and career development, along with opportunities for travel to national conferences, and to other offices across the country.
We are currently seeking students to work with us full or part time (3 days/week) beginning immediately or with the start of the fall semester. Hours are from 2pm to 10:30pm in Ann Arbor, and from 1:30pm to 10:30pm in East Lansing. Pay is $90 - 115/day. This internship could potentially be used for class credit as well, depending on the requirements of the school or program.
* Unfortunately, we do not provide any housing assistance. We welcome applicants from around the country, but please only apply if you have a specific plans to be located in Ann Arbor or East Lansing, MI. If you don't already have plans to be in Michigan please consider applying for one of our positions listed in a region that is closer to your home or school base.
* As an equal opportunity employer, Clean Water Action is dedicated to non-discrimination in every aspect of employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other ground prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal opportunity policy applies to veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotions, terminations, pay, and the work environment.
* Clean Water Action adheres to all the principles of professional practice set forth by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. This is a paid internship. In all locations we operate, Clean Water Action complies with all FLSA requirements and applicable state labor requirements.