PROGRAMA DE PASANTÍA BECCA STRELITZ
La comunidad de la conservación perdió uno de sus miembros más dinámicos cuando Becca Strelitz falleció en junio de 2015. Becca Strelitz era becaria con Conservation Colorado en el año 2011 y al pasar el tiempo se convirtió en una organizadora comunitaria excelente e inteligente en nuestra organización. Su verdadera pasión por la causa le facilitaba una capacidad poderosa de conectar con los demás y motivarlos a tomar medidas. Estamos honrados de continuar su legado mediante nuestro programa de pasantía.
Proteger nuestro medio ambiente significa conservar lo que amamos de Colorado. Durante más de 50 años, hemos trabajado para proteger nuestro medio ambiente y calidad de vida por todo el estado, con un enfoque creciente en comunidades de color y comunidades de bajos ingresos que por demasiado tiempo han sufrido el mayor impacto de la injusticia medioambiental. Nos esforzamos por elegir líderes a favor de la conservación y les obligamos a cumplir con sus responsabilidades de proteger nuestro medio ambiente y pueblo.
Nuestro trabajo de abogar por el medio ambiente refleja el compromiso de la organización a la justicia racial, social y medioambiental. Como becario pagado, usted se unirá a un equipo comprometido a conservar el Estado de Colorado. Dentro de su rol, es posible que le soliciten: reunir miembros de la comunidad para hablar con personas encargadas de tomar decisiones importantes (ej. legisladores), utilizar datos para generar la participación de nuestros miembros, compartir actualizaciones en los medios sociales, cabildear, organizar eventos, reunir fondos y abordar otros temas para ayudarnos a ganar nuestras campañas. Le damos la bienvenida a becarios de antecedentes diversos y podemos ajustar los requisitos del puesto para encajar con las necesidades de los postulantes cuando sea necesario.
PUESTOS DISPONIBLES ACTUALMENTE
Organizing & Outreach Intern
Position: Legislative Intern
Location: Denver, Colorado
Deadline for submission: Nov, 30th
Term of Position: January – May
Work Schedule: Part-time (10-15 hrs a week) and flexible based upon work/school schedule
Compensation: $12 per hour
Conservation Colorado is seeking a part-time Legislative Intern to assist the Government Affairs Director and Policy Advocates during the 2020 Colorado legislative session and take the lead on special projects. Activities will include legislative and policy research, drafting letters and supportive materials, holding and planning meetings and events to support program and tracking of active legislation.
About Conservation Colorado
Conservation Colorado works to protect Colorado’s environment and quality of life by mobilizing people and electing conservation-minded policymakers. We work closely with policy leaders, citizen activists, businesses and other allies, and have built a reputation as one of the leading conservation advocacy organizations in the region.
Conservation Colorado’s work to protect and advocate for the environment reflects the organization’s commitment to racial, social, and environmental justice. Engaging communities of color, among other key constituencies, for the environment is an organizational priority. Within the organization, we aim to create a workplace culture and policies and practices that demonstrate how we value equity and inclusion.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist the Government Affairs Director and Policy Advocates with legislative and policy research.
- Track legislation online including bill language, committee assignments and scheduling, amendments to bills, and votes.
- Perform research on legislative concepts.
- Attend and/or listen in to committee and House and Senate floor discussion of bills.
- Draft talking points, fact sheets, and other materials.
- Draft letters in support or opposition of priority legislation
- Track progress and activity of active legislation.
- Assist team in holding and planning meetings and events to support program including note taking, RSVP outreach, event material preparations, etc.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position has a strong interest in protecting Colorado’s environment and quality of life, state legislation, and has a true desire to learn more about conservation policy and politics. Specific requirements include:
- Meticulous and well organized
- Demonstrable skills in persuasive writing
- Interest in working with diverse communities
- Ability to multi-task and manage short-term and long-term deadlines
- Strong analytical skills for data management
- Working knowledge of Google Apps, Microsoft Office and design programs are a plus
- Understanding of environmental policy and Colorado specific conservation issues is desirable
Compensation and Benefits
The Legislative Intern will earn $12 per hour.
This intern will gain direct experience working with seasoned and knowledgeable organizing, advocacy, and political professionals at one of Colorado’s leading conservation organizations. In addition, Conservation Colorado is located in one of Denver’s premier multi-tenant nonprofit centers, The Alliance Center, so opportunities for shared learning and dialogue between nonprofits abound. Intern will have the opportunity to network at political and environmental events throughout the course of the internship. Additionally, letters of recommendation will be available upon request. Opportunities for full-time employment at Conservation Colorado do occasionally occur and interns are eligible to apply.
Special Job Requirements
Flexible work hours; some evening and weekend hours may occur. We are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive organization and conservation movement to fully represent and engage all Coloradans and to build as powerful a movement as we can. Recruiting staff and volunteers that better reflect Colorado is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, race, ethnicity, geographies, political affiliation, and all other identities represented in Colorado or protected by law.
How to Apply
Please fill out this short questionnaire and send a cover letter and resume to Josh Kuhn with the subject line “Legislative Intern” to internships@conservationco.org by November 30th, 2019.
Estamos comprometidos a desarrollar una organización y un movimiento a favor de la conservación más diversos e inclusivos para que reflejen plenamente y generen la participación de todos los residentes de Colorado, y para desarrollar el movimiento más poderoso que podemos.
Reclutar personal que mejor refleja el pueblo de Colorado es una prioridad y motivamos la postulación a trabajos por parte de personas de toda cultura, raza, origen étnico, geografía, afiliación política y toda otra identidad representada en Colorado o protegida por ley.
Lea más sobre nuestro compromiso a la justicia medioambiental aquí.
DONAR AL PROGRAMA DE PASANTÍA DE BECCA STRELITZ
Becca Strelitz vivió una vida llena de amor y pasión. Sabía quien era como persona y lo que deseaba hacer. Era una mujer joven inteligente, chistosa y dedicada. Ayúdenos a continuar su trabajo juntos.
