Job Title: Activist Academy Intern
Department: Angeles Chapter
Location: Remote within Los Angeles. Work from Sierra Club office at least once per week.
Reports to: Chapter Senior Conservation Program Manager
Duration: 15-20 hours/week; 6 month duration.
Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 800 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.
Scope: The Activist Academy intern will support this leadership development program that will equip individuals 18-35 years of age, who want to learn about the climate justice movement and who are seeking to gain the skills to take action against climate change. Participants will be equipped with the tools to take their activism to the next level so they can grow as leaders in their communities.
Activist Academy Participants will learn about climate and social justice issues, gain fundamental organizing skills, and deepen their understanding and embodiment of anti-oppression principles and practices. This leadership program is providing training and tools for young people to feel empowered and equipped to fight for climate, racial and economic justice. Individuals with varying levels of experience in organizing and activism are welcome! Participants don’t need to be experienced activists or organizers to join. We look forward to the Activist Academy Intern playing an instrumental role in supporting the overall success of this program by working closely with the chapter director, advisory team, trainers, and community partners.