Earth Island Institute Berkeley

Associate Producer for the Sacred Land Film ProjectThe Sacred Land Film Project of Earth Island Institute seeks an Associate Producer to assist the Project Director with:

Production and post-production of Losing Sacred Ground, a documentary series on sacred places and indigenous cultures around the world;
Production administration and coordination;
Ongoing reporting on indigenous communities and sacred sites;
Continuing development of film series funding, including grant research andwriting.
This is a rare opportunity to work with an outstanding team producing prize-winning films of wide-ranging social and environmental impact. Candidates must have a minimum of: bachelor’s degree, two years of professional media production experience,
demonstrated competency in budgeting, technical and organizational skills, and an understanding of social justice and environmental issues.

Applicant must be organized, detail oriented, and a team player willing to assist coworkers with all project responsibilities as needed. Final Cut Pro editing skills are a plus.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Compensation package includes health insurance through Earth Island Institute. Candidates should live within commuting distance of Berkeley, California. The Associate Producer will begin work in May 2009.

If you are interested, please visit our web site www.sacredland.org before applying to familiarize yourself with our current project and learn more about this position.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and one professional writing sample to slfp (at) sacredland.org. Subject line: JOB INQUIRY. Or send resume and cover letter to:

Sacred Land Film Project
David Brower Center
2150 Allston Way, Suite 440
Berkeley, CA 94704

Intern with our New Leaders InitiativeAs an intern with our New Leaders Initiative, you’ll be involved in the exciting process of acknowledging bold, emerging, young leaders in the environmental movement via the Brower Youth Award and our small grants program. You will be exposed to some of the leading grassroots and national youth-led efforts to remedy an ailing planet and have the opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of working in an environmental non-profit. A typical day will include time spent on the phone, email, and the Web, helping us keep our fingers on the pulse of youth activism.

Tasks may include:
Grassroots recruitment: Assist our team in reaching out to a wide spectrum of youth activists, encouraging them to apply for our programs, and doing outreach at youth conferences and events.
Event planning: Help us create a high-energy week of activities for Brower Youth Award recipients in October by planning community service days, speaking engagements, media interviews, and a powerful ceremony.
Research: Activities include web searches, phone calls to potential partners, and other research methods.
Bay Area outreach: Telephone and e-mail outreach to grassroots groups, tabling at local events, short speaking engagements with campus and community groups.
Materials production: Creating on-line, new media, and print materials to assist programs.
Fundraising: Researching appropriate potential corporate sponsors and foundations to approach.
Hours
Interns should commit 12-30 hours weekly. Internships will last 3-4 months in the spring and fall, and 2-3 months in the summer.

Qualifications
The intern must be comfortable and confident with public contact and pleasant on the phone. Interns should be resourceful, with the ability and desire to take initiative and follow through projects until completion, as well as able to articulate needs to the supervisor. Familiarity with Word, Excel, e-mail and Web programs. Graphic design skills and/or web social networking familiarity are appreciated, but not necessary. And of course, a strong interest in youth environmental activism is key.

Benefits
You will be interacting with some of our nation’s most dynamic young activists. Hone your people skills, organizing tools, web skills and get your feet wet with one of the best youth environmental organizations out there.

Our internships are unpaid, but we provide a monthly transportation stipend of $60 and a dynamic work experience.

Interested?
Send resume and brief cover letter to Sharon Smith at her email address or call 510-859-9144.

Intern with Earth Island Institute’s Fundraising DepartmentBe a part of the fundraising and membership team for a small and energetic office that supports more than 40 citizen activists’ projects around the world. A typical day will include time spent on the phone, email, and the Web, helping us keep our fingers on the pulse of environmental philanthropy.

Lend your talents and learn new skills while helping with:

Foundation research
PowerPoint or slide presentations
Special events planning
Photography at events
Tabling at environmental fairs
Organizing the Brower Youth Awards event
Donor research
Grant writing
Participating in critical behind-the-scenes nonprofit office support work.
Qualifications
Basic computer skills (mail merge, database, layout/design, Photoshop) very helpful. Ongoing, short-term and occasional positions available.

Benefits
You will be learning the basic skills used in non-profit fundraising.

Our internships are unpaid, but we provide a monthly transportation stipend of $60 and a dynamic work experience.

Interested?
Send resume and brief cover letter to Ellen Manchester at her email address or call 510-859-9137.

Other Opportunities with our ProjectsMany Earth Island-sponsored projects depend on volunteers to advance their goals. Visit our Project Directory to find a campaign that fits with your interests