Political Internship - Campaign Organizer for Environmental Justice - Hiring Spring and Summer Interns NOW

Ohio Citizen Action is Ohio’s largest non-profit environmental and social justice organization. With over 30,000 individual members here in OH, we are at the forefront of grassroots efforts to protect our state’s environment and public health. Ohio Citizen Action works locally to sustain and improve environmental standards, preserve our invaluable natural resources and promote democratic processes in which the voice of the citizens determines the policy that affects our communities and quality of life.

Ohio Citizen Action is currently hiring individuals to lead local grassroots campaigns to protect the health, economy, environment and livelihood of Ohio communities. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to the environment, progressive politics and the empowerment of our fellow OH residents. We work on a wide variety of public health, sustainability and environmental issues, but are currently focusing efforts on
- Clean Water: Reducing Ohio’s dependency on coal, which is the leading cause of lead, mercury, and arsenic into Lake Erie and the Ohio River.

- Consumer Rights: Stopping rate hikes on electric utility bills.

- Environmental Justice: Ensure that our lowest income neighborhoods and most vulnerable populations are not disproportionately burdened by negative environmental externalities.

- Sustainable Energy: Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will help mitigate climate change disasters, improve overall public health, and create a green working economy

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 2-10:30pm

Location:

614 W. Superior Ave, Suite #1200

Cleveland, OH 44113

(Downtown, inside the Rockefeller Building)

Benefits:

*Extensive paid training
- Fun and casual work atmosphere
- College credits available
- Part time schedule available

- Great flexibility for students

- Leadership training available
- Opportunities for travel throughout the U.S., including national and regional conferences

- Positive and rewarding work environment

Compensation:
$80/day + wkly bonus

No degree required, open to freshman

Additional requirements:

Excellent communication skills required. Candidates should posses a strong commitment to environmental, social, and political justice, a positive attitude, and a good sense of humor.