Volunteer Coordinator Intern (Sacramento)

Volunteer Coordinator Intern

Oakland, CA / Sacramento, CA / Los Angeles, CA / San Diego, CA

Chapter Grassroots Network / Temporary - Part Time / Hybrid

Job Title : Volunteer Coordinator Intern

Department : Grassroots Network

Location : Remote in California

Reports to : Stop Clearcutting CA Campaign

Duration : 15-20 hours per week for 6 months, from the date of hire

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. 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 Stop Clearcutting CA Campaign has approximately two dozen volunteers, who comment on forest-related plans, write blogs and letters to the editor (LTEs), develop website content, build relationships with allies and the press, and post on social media. The Volunteer Coordinator Intern will reach out to new volunteers and support existing volunteers as well as help organize and maintain our digital forest resource documents and public comments. The intern creates and posts educational posts on social media, and organizes educational meetings for volunteers. The intern assists in public outreach events (i.e., forest protection forums, public meetings) for the purpose of public education and recruitment of volunteers. The intern will receive education about forests and clearcutting in California and the government policies and situations that allow it to continue. The intern will have an opportunity to improve their ability to lead others and utilize social media and letters to the editor to educate the public about forests.

Job Activities Include But Are Not Limited To :

• Help with initial contact and onboarding of new volunteers including identification of volunteer skills and interests.
• Provide support to existing volunteers and team leads to maximize their efficiency and effectiveness with letters to the editor, social media, blogs, group meetings and the forest protection forum.
• Solicit, collect and organize relevant material from volunteers, and share it across the broader team. Organize and maintain copies of the campaign's public comment submissions.
• Write and create educational social media posts, and post them on the campaign's social media accounts. Monitor social media accounts, and reply to comments and messages. Write blogs, LTE's, website updates, and emails to educate and update volunteers, allies and others who are interested in protecting forests.

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Skills And Experience :

The Strongest Candidates Will Also Demonstrate The Following Experience, Skills And Competencies :

$18 - $18 an hour

The hourly rate for this position is $18 / Hour. This is a category 99, non-exempt, non-represented, temporary position. Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club Human Resources in consultation with the employee's manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

To Apply : The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS / HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people. Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.