Intern with Run On Climate

  • Policy

    Ready to turn your passion for climate policy into action?

    Responsibilities:

    • Conduct in-depth research on climate policies at the local level.

    • Collaborate with our team to identify opportunities for impactful climate initiatives.

    • Track current and future environmental policies and trends with detailed notes and assessment.

    • Analyze and synthesize data into policy memos, executive summaries, and similar.

    • Produce other research and project deliverables as needed.

    • Provide public comment on climate policies to local elected bodies.

    • Perform community outreach and mobilize residents to support initiatives in their locations.

    • Present work progress at weekly team meetings and other ROC meetings.

    Requirements:

    • Current enrollment in an undergraduate program or graduate program (or recent graduate) with an emphasis in public policy, environmental science, economics, or a related field. Highly motivated high school juniors and seniors may also be considered.

    • Proficiency in Google Workspace or similar software system.

    • Ability to self-organize time and project deadlines.

    • Strong research and writing skills 

    • Experience working in a remote setting preferred but not required.

  • Social Media

    Ready to make a difference through the power of social media?

    • Create engaging content for our social media platforms, including Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    • Implement social media strategies to raise awareness about climate issues and our initiatives.

    • Engage with our online community, responding to comments and messages.

    • Monitor social media analytics and help optimize content for better reach and impact.

    Requirements:

    • Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program (or recent graduate) in marketing, communications, videography, english, or a related field.

    • Ability to self-organize time and project deadlines.

    • Video creation experience, video editing experience or prior social media content creation experience is a plus.

    • Proficiency in a content creation tool (Canva, Adobe, CapCut, etc) is preferred, but not required.

    • Experience working in a remote setting is preferred, but not required.

  • Electoral Campaign Support

    Ready to be a force for change in local climate campaigns?

    • Assist in candidate recruitment and outreach efforts.

    • Support campaign logistics, event planning, and voter engagement initiatives.

    • Collaborate with the team to develop campaign materials and resources.

    • Engage with campaign databases and communications.

    • Work in a collaborative team setting.