Fundraising and Communications Intern
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A CSE internship is a way to take your climate justice learning and action, and your leadership development, to the next level! All of our internships offer opportunities to learn about different aspects of grassroots organizing and working to support and uplift communities affected by climate change.
In each position, we are looking for someone with a commitment to and passion for CSE’s mission of preserving the environment through organising, educating and empowering rural communities to reforest, build resilience, create alternative livelihoods and reduce poverty as we transition to a more eco-friendly and sustainable way of life. We seek self-starters with the passion, creativity, and drive to make things happen while working independently and in close coordination with a team. We try to match our internships with the skills and experience you bring to our work. Read more about our internship opportunities below!
CSE preserves the environment through organising, educating and empowering rural communities to reforest, build resilience, create alternative livelihoods and reduce poverty as we transition to a more eco-friendly and sustainable way of life.
Want to support our work? Join CSE as our Fundraising & Communications intern! You will learn valuable fundraising and communication skills, and gain exposure to the inner workings of a grassroots organisation. We offer a minimal stipend/monthy, lunch when on duty and a standard allowance when on mission outside ones residing district (where one is expected to spend a night or more). We, however, strongly encourage applicants to only seek out this opportunity for academic credit, experience and exposure above monetary compensation.
Job Responsibilities
Support CSE’s fundraising initiatives
Maintain CSE’s donor database
Conduct outreach to CSE’s network of supporters via phone, email and social media
Support other modes of communication with CSE’s network including drafting and/or editing e-newsletters and website blog posts
Desired Qualifications
Detail-oriented & organized
Database skills, like excel and/or web-based platforms
Strong communication and social media skills
Strong ability to collaborate and build relationships
Some knowledge of climate change and its impact on underprivileged communities, community empowerment….
Experience or interest in fundraising and community outreach This position will be around 24 hours per week and will ideally start the week of March 1st 2022. The internship will be in person with the opportunity for remote work as well. The application deadline is January 29th at 5pm.