About the role#
The San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club is hiring a Climate Intern to support our local climate action, conservation, and grassroots organizing campaigns. This is a part-time, temporary position requiring 15 to 20 hours per week for a duration of 5 months. You will work on-site in San Diego, collaborating with staff, volunteers, and community partners to protect natural resources and promote sustainable policies.
What you'll do#
- Assist with community outreach and volunteer engagement, including recruitment and onboarding.
- Organize public events, workshops, and meetings to strengthen our local impact.
- Conduct policy and environmental research, including tracking Climate Action Plan implementation and local government actions.
- Support staff with scheduling, data management, and meeting coordination.
- Prepare educational and campaign materials to support advocacy efforts.
- Assist with various Chapter initiatives, such as conservation programs and environmental restoration efforts.
What you'll need#
- Strong communication skills to interact with volunteers, staff, and community members.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Research and critical thinking skills to synthesize information for advocacy and outreach.
- A commitment to environmental and social justice.
- Adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
- Academic background or interest in fields such as Environmental Engineering, Political Science, Sociology, Public Health, Communications, or Business Administration.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Status: Part-time, temporary role.
About Sierra Club
Founded in 1892 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the Sierra Club is a non-profit organization that employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The entity focuses on environmental advocacy, lobbying, and grassroots organizing to address climate change and systemic inequities. Its operations are supported by a network of local chapters throughout the United States. A significant portion of the organization's workforce is represented by labor unions.
