Description:

Passionate about solving climate change and advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency? Join EESI as a development intern. Youll research potential funders, help develop proposals, and work toward obtaining the funding needed to transition to a clean energy economy. Fundraising skills are in huge demand across the nonprofit sector today. Please go to www.eesi.org/jobs for more detail.

Potential Intern Activities
• Research and summarize issues related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change, transportation, buildings, biomass and other energy and environmental topics for use in EESI proposals.
• Research and summarize potential funding sources (foundations, corporations, individuals, public sources)
• Help craft and edit funding proposals to advance EESIs financial sustainability and work on climate change, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transportation and communities, and related topics.
• Help design proposals and marketing materials
• Explore creative ways to increase EESIs visibility
• Work with staff on ways to further engage EESIs Board of Directors, Board of Advisors and major donors to increase EESIs ability to make an impact
• Represent EESI at donor events
• Data entry and other administrative duties as needed
• Other responsibilities as they develop, based on intern interest areas and organization needs

Qualifications:

Intern Qualifications
• Upperclassmen pursuing a bachelors degree, recent graduates or students pursuing a masters degree in marketing, public relations, communications, journalism, politics, nonprofit management, public affairs, environmental studies, or a related field
• Interest, experience, and/or academic coursework in environmental and energy issues, with particular enthusiasm for the communication of pertinent information to funders and potential funders
• Graphic design and layout skills a strong plus
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills
• Self-starter, flexible and able to manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with database software (especially Salesforce) and web software a plus
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team or independently as needed
• Creativity and openness to expressing new ideas and capacity to produce questions that will further EESI’s mission

Hours:

25 - 40 Hours a Week

Length/Availability:

10 - 12 Weeks

Start Date:

05/01/2012

End Date:

, 08/31/2012

Deadline:

04/02/2012

Additional Info:

To apply please submit the following to Susan Williams at swilliams [at] eesi.org:
• Cover letter explaining your interests, what you hope to gain, and what you can contribute during an internship with EESI
• Current resume
• Writing sample, two-to-five pages in length
• Unofficial transcript

The position is open until filled and is unpaid. We do offer transportation benefits. Thank you for your interest.

Tags:

fundraising  donations  communications  environmental  energy  policy 

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