Conservation Voters of South Carolina seeking interns

by bartlettjd
Do you have a passion for solving environmental issues facing South Carolina?

CVSC is a bipartisan, non-profit organization that, along with its sister organization the CVSC PAC, passes laws that protect our environment, elects pro-conservation candidates, and holds elected officials accountable. The CVSC Education Fund also works to educate and engage South Carolinians “to protect the South Carolina we love.” We effectively fight for our air, land, and water through bipartisan and pragmatic political action.

Selected interns can expect to gain experience in a multitude of areas, including: legislative process, environmental communications, issue based advocacy, and nonprofit operations.

The CVSC Internship runs from January 3rd, 2022 through May 31st, 2022. Interns can expect to work 10 hours per week at a rate of $15/hour. Remote work option is available.

Students interested in applying should complete the CVSC Application by December 8th.

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CVSC is looking to fill internship positions in the following 3 areas:

  • Government Relations – assisting the Government Relations Team advance conservation with the state legislature.
  • Communications – assisting the organization with messaging and other communications needs.
  • Development/Operations- assisting the Development/Operations Team with fundraising as well as member mobilization and management.

Requirements and qualifications:

  • Proficiency and substantial experience with Office and Google software
  • Experience developing a project from conception to completion.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and attention to detail
  • Availability during standard work hours of at least 10 hours per week, particularly Tuesday-Thursday for legislative sessions
  • An understanding of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Strong organizational skills
  • The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and creatively & proactively solve problems
  • A commitment to clean air, land, and water and pollution-free communities

Students interested in applying should complete the CVSC Application by December 8th.

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