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Business Climate Leaders (BCL) is an Action Team of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) working to engage, connect and empower companies to advocate for non-partisan climate solutions, most specifically The Energy Innovation Act. BCL is entirely volunteer driven and is one of the most effective advocates for corporate engagement on climate and carbon pricing. We strongly suggest that you watch this introduction to BCL before applying.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL)’s mission is to create the political will for a sustainable climate and to empower individuals to have breakthroughs in exercising their personal and political power. To solve the climate crisis our methods include education on the science, economics, politics, and public awareness surrounding climate change. CCL works by training citizens in the skills needed to affect change. We meet with Congressional leaders, write letters to the editors of national and local newspapers and attend monthly national conference calls. Most importantly we are action-oriented. Our goal is to match what scientists tell us with practical solutions that can be enacted legislatively.
BCL/CCL is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this internship position without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
POSITION TITLE: BCL Associate
POSITION REPORTS TO: Randy Salim and Mark Menzer
SCHEDULE/TIME COMMITMENT: 4-8 hours a week for 3 months during school year (or agreed upon dates)
LOCATION: Virtual
PAYMENT: Unpaid (or possible small stipend on needs basis)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Depending on the Associate’s skills and interests, position responsibilities are flexible, but will include working with committee members on some or all of the following…
- Create target email lists of businesses by industry (eg, brewers, wineries, seafood processors, etc)
- Review websites for environmental statements that would help find likely supporters
- Develop an email campaign to these targets
- Create and implement graphic design work on BCL documents
- Develop editorial content from sources provided by the Communications Committee.
- Attend virtual Steering Committee meetings and log action items
- Suggest how BCL can better reach out to younger, more diversified group of CCL volunteers.
- Manage/develop social media campaign
- Connecting with local CCL chapter to target key businesses in your local area
- Research on topics related to business advocacy and impact of carbon pricing on certain sectors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, email, social media
- Passion for environmental advocacy and social change
- Excellent communication skills
- Work collaboratively and meet deadlines
YOU WILL RECEIVE:
- Professional mentoring
- Business skills including project management, networking and teamwork
- Hands on education on climate and corporate advocacy
- Understanding how corporate world operates and how to engage them
- Support for college credits, references and future career
- Flexibility and independent responsibility
APPLY:
Please apply by filling out this Google Form. Deadline for Fall 2021 is July 31, 2021, for Spring 2022 is November 30, 2021.
Questions email: randys@businessclimateleaders.org