Local Clean Energy Communications/Web Intern

The Local Clean Energy Alliance (LCEA), the Bay Area's largest clean energy coalition, with 90 affiliated member organizations, including environmental justice, social justice, environmental, business, and community groups, seeks a motivated and organized Communications/Web Intern. This is a great opportunity to gain experience on energy policy advocacy while providing needed assistance with our communications efforts. This position is out of the office of the LCEA’s host organization, Bay Localize, in downtown Oakland. The internship includes a $300/month expense reimbursement and requires 10 hours/week, to be determined by the applicant and the LCEA. Women, LGBTQI, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is supervised by the LCEA Coordinator.

Primary responsibilities include:
Compose and send email communications to LCEA members, supporters, and others
Provide timely updates to the LCEA web site
Manage data in our Salesforce contact database
Participate in and take notes at meetings and distribute to team members
Represent LCEA on phone and in-person at events
Assist with social networking, outreach tasks, and event organizing, as needed

Qualifications:
Available 10 hours/week for a minimum of 3 months.
Good technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, databases, web content management systems (especially Drupal), HTML, and social networking platforms.
Responsible, very organized, and detail-oriented.
Good written and verbal communication and people skills, in-person and on the phone.
Quick learner who is interested in learning about local renewable energy systems, sustainable development, community resilience, and social justice.

How to Apply:
Please include a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your availability, along with a resume to al.weinrub@comcast.net. Women, LGBTQI, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. No phone calls please. Thanks for your interest!