Since 1993 the Sierra Nevada Alliance has been protecting and restoring Sierra lands, water, wildlife and communities. Our mission is to protect and restore the natural resources of the Sierra Nevada for future generations while promoting sustainable communities. We are an alliance of conservation groups that are based or work in the Sierra Nevada region. There are over sixty member groups that span the entire 400-mile mountain range. The Sierra Nevada Alliance headquarters is located at 2489 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Suite 5. Interns work side-by-side with our dedicated staff to learn about the conservation issues affecting John Muir’s famed ‘Range of Light,’ while gaining valuable work experience in the non-profit sector.
Regional Climate Change Program Internship(s)
Development/Marketing Internship
Special Event Internship
Communications Internship
Conservation Internship(s) –general organizational work
SNAP Media Outreach & Communications Internship The Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) Intern will work on different SNAP projects that will increase public awareness of the SNAP program. Internship opportunities include: Media Outreach: Help create media releases with AmeriCorps Members and sites to increase public knowledge of the Sierra Nevada AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP) accomplishments. Assist with media outreach.Web Design: Help design and create a new stand-alone SNAP website.Web Social Networking: Assist with the development of web social networking tools for the SNAP program to better network amongst current SNAP members, SNAP alumni, friends of the program, and for prospective applicants.Multi-media Outreach: Develop new forms of media outreach, including a YouTube channel and other forms of media to increase public information about the program and how to apply to the program.Newsletters: Assist with design and content of the quarterly newsletter and the annual alumni newsletter.SNAP Recruitment: Research and implement outreach methods to improve SNAP recruitment process.Trainings: Assist with trainings for AmeriCorps Members.Outreach Materials: Design SNAP media outreach materials such as info sheets, brochures, posters.Grant-Writing: Potentially assist with grant-writing opportunities.General Support: Assist the SNAP Program Director and Regional Coordinator in other general duties, representing SNAP at community events, and other office duties.Intern(s) may work on one or more of the aforementioned activities depending on experience and interest. Intern will work out of the Alliance headquarters in South Lake Tahoe. 5-10 hours per week minimum, flexible hours. This internship is unpaid. To apply, please submit your resume, contact info and cover letter expressing your interest in this position, what you hope to learn and what you will bring the SNAP Program to Morgan Fessler, SNAP Program Director at morgan@sierranevadaalliance.org. Please feel free to call at 530.542.4546 or email for more information. Regional Climate Change Program Internship(s) About the Regional Climate Change Program: Climate change and sprawling development are among the most significant threats facing the Sierra Nevada, one of the fastest growing regions in the state. Sprawl increases vehicle miles and greenhouse gas emissions, destroys rare habitat and agricultural lands, diminishes affordable housing options, removes investment resources from community centers, and strains public services. Climate change compounds these problems in addition to contributing to a new host of concerns for wildlife, snowpack levels, water management, and the frequency and severity of fires. To address these issues, the Regional Climate Change Program works to support and shape county and regional resource plans that reduce greenhouse gases and adapt to climate change to ensure the resilience of Sierra communities, watersheds, and wildlife. The Regional Climate Change Program also networks and educates Sierra stakeholders, builds the capacity of grassroots organizations and regional efforts, and advocates for sound statewide policies that support and encourage smart growth, sustainable resource management, and climate change adaptation and emission reduction efforts in the Sierra. Position Description: The intern will develop skills in policy research, resource management, written and verbal communication, community organizing, project management, and grant writing/fundraising. The intern will also be exposed to software programs including Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and the database managing software, Donor Perfect. The Intern will learn about Sierra land use, water, and/or climate change issues, grassroots environmental advocacy, and state and regional policy. Key duties may include: Assist Program Staff in shaping Sierra Land Use plans: Track the status of Land Use plans across the Sierra. Lead the update of the Sierra Conservation Directory by researching and contacting member groups throughout the Sierra. Assist Alliance staff on land use planning campaigns.Assist Program staff in supporting Integrated Regional Water Management Planning (IRWMP) across the Sierra: Arrange meeting logistics, research IRWM models, assist in developing policy statements. Support Program’s foundation outreach efforts: Track grant opportunities for the Regional Climate Change Program, research funding opportunities and assist with the writing of grant proposals.Assist in development of Program communication materials: Develop and update communication materials such as fact sheets, action alerts, and the program webpage. Compile local, regional, and statewide media articles and issue the Sierra Climate Change News and Sierra Land Use News monthly electronic newsletters. Help write and distribute quarterly Climate Change Case Studies. Lead on Program outreach for specific events: Arrange the logistics for Program meetings, workshops, and events including the Program’s Annual Grassroots AcademyProvide General Support to the Alliance and the Regional Climate Change Program: Assist the Regional Climate Change Program in other general duties such as database maintenance, community organizing efforts, representation of the Alliance at workshops and conferences, and other projects as assigned.
Intern(s) may work on one or more the aforementioned activities depending on experience, interest, and current project needs. Intern will work out of the Alliance headquarters in South Lake Tahoe, CA, for a minimum of 20 hours per week (hours are flexible). This internship is unpaid. While no prior experience in these issues or policy is required, we are looking for interns with the following qualities: Passion for the Sierra and its unique issues. Interest in resource management and planning.Ability to work with a diverse group of people.Strong writing and verbal communication (including telephone) skills.Experience working in an office environment.Flexibility in taking on new challenges.Positive attitude, personal integrity, and sense of humor.Familiarity with a personal computer and the internet.
To apply, please submit your resume, contact info and cover letter expressing your interest in this position, what you hope to learn and what you will bring to the Regional Climate Change Program to gavinATsierranevadaalliance.org (replace AT with @). To find out more about specific projects and duties you could be working on as an intern, please contact Gavin Feiger, 530-542-4546 ext. 302.
Development & Marketing Internship This internship is rolling - please apply at any time.
Internship opportunities include: Membership Outreach: Create communication pieces to donors to increase knowledge of Alliance programs and accomplishments through Direct Mail, Email, invitations, special events or brochures.Event Marketing: Organize and promote fundraising and educational events, including House Parties, Major Donor events and Annual Auction.Target Market Research: Plan a campaign for greater collaboration and opportunities with businesses and companies.General Support: Assist the Development Director in other general duties such as making phone calls, database organization, representing the Sierra Nevada Alliance at meetings or community events, and other office duties.Intern(s) may work on one or more of the aforementioned activities depending on experience and interest. Intern will work out of the Alliance headquarters in South Lake Tahoe. 10-15 hours per week minimum, flexible hours. Please call Kay Ogden, Development & Communications Director for more information. 530. 542. 4546 x 304 or email kay@sierranevadaalliance.org Special Event Internship This internship is rolling - please apply at any time.
Internship opportunities include: Responsible for supporting the planning, coordinating, and implementing of special events, including Annual Conference and Auction, Film Festival, Major Donor events and community outreach.Assists with the design, production, distribution and maintaining of correspondence related to events Assists with the accurate tracking and reporting event budget expenses adhering to event budgets Assists with sponsorship solicitations follow-up Assists with fielding inquiries pertaining to special events Coordinate publicity and the creation of related materials for events Maintain the events’ files Assist the Development Director in other general duties such as making phone calls, database management, representing the Sierra Nevada Alliance at meetings or community events, and other office duties.Intern(s) may work on one or more of the aforementioned activities depending on experience and interest. We are looking for an intern to work 10-20 hours a week in our South Lake Tahoe office. Start/end dates and hours are flexible. This intern position is unpaid. Application instructions:
To apply, please submit your resume, contact info and cover letter expressing your interest in this position, what you hope to learn and what you will bring the Sierra Nevada Alliance to Kay Ogden, Development & Communications Director at kay@sierranevadaalliance.org. Please feel free to call at 530.542.4546 ext. 304 or email for more information. Communications Internship This internship is rolling - please apply at any time.
Internship opportunities include: Web Design: Develop white paper on best practices for updating the Alliance’s current website, email and e-newsletters. Research and non-profit websites using updated technology such as RSS feeds, widgets, video & sound.Web Social Networking: Assist with the development of web social networking tools.Newsletters: Assist with design and content of quarterly newsletter and monthly e-newsletters.Outreach Materials: Design outreach materials such as flyers, posters, invitations. Media Outreach: Assist with media outreach. Help create media releases to increase public knowledge of the Sierra Nevada Alliance accomplishments, events and workshops.General Support: Assist the Development Director in other general duties such as making phone calls, database management, representing the Sierra Nevada Alliance at meetings or community events, and other office duties.Intern(s) may work on one or more of the aforementioned activities depending on experience and interest. We are looking for an intern to work 10-20 hours a week in our South Lake Tahoe office. Start/end dates and hours are flexible. This intern position is unpaid. Application instructions:
To apply, please submit your resume, contact info and cover letter expressing your interest in this position, what you hope to learn and what you will bring the Sierra Nevada Alliance to Kay Ogden, Development & Communications Director at kay@sierranevadaalliance.org. Please feel free to call at 530.542.4546 ext. 304 or email for more information. Conservation Internship(s) –general organizational work Sierra Research Intern: Research issues for upcoming reports such as climate change impacts, water pollution in the Sierra, and water policies. Interns work out of the Alliance headquarters in South Lake Tahoe. Sierra Policy Intern: Track Sierra related state legislation, write legislative updates, and help organize lobby days. Review requests for comments on Environmental Impact Statements, Timber Harvest Plans, and other policy proposals. Draft responses to inform government agencies and be a voice for a healthy Sierra environment. Sierra News Clipper: The Alliance issues a weekly update of articles, events and other announcements related to Sierra conservation. Read your local paper and email to the Alliance any conservation stories relevant to conservation efforts in the Sierra.Intern(s) may work on one or more the aforementioned activities depending on experience and interest. Intern will work out of the Alliance headquarters in South Lake Tahoe. 5-10 hours per week minimum, flexible hours.
To apply for any of our internships, please call 530.542.4546.Internship Program
Sierra Nevada Alliance
PO Box 7989
South Lake Tahoe, CA
96150
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