Community-Centered Advocacy Internship

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in partnership-driven initiatives alongside legal and policy staff, fostering connections between teams and community partners.

• Help plan and coordinate activities for community and stakeholder engagement.

• Organize and track national, state, and local conferences or events.

• Aid in the Quarterly Partnership Speaker Series by reaching out to speakers, preparing materials, and ensuring events run smoothly.

• Engage in weekly LAP team meetings and cross-departmental discussions.

• Review and improve the Earthjustice Partnership Toolkit.

• Develop training materials focusing on community engagement and best practices in partnerships.

• Create interactive learning sessions on environmental justice, community lawyering, and collaborative strategies.

• Conduct research and draft summaries regarding partnership trends, advocacy tactics, and connections with community-based organizations.

• Provide writing, presentation, and logistical assistance for legal and policy initiatives.

• Identify, edit, and manage content for the partnership webpage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L by spring 2027, or in a graduate studies program with a projected graduation date between May 2027 and May 2028.

• Exceptional research, writing, organizational, and communication abilities.

• Strong work ethic, initiative, and creative thinking skills.

• Capability to work collaboratively with others as well as independently.

• Genuine interest in public interest law and social justice.

• Profound commitment to enhancing partnerships and building relationships with environmental justice communities.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Availability of 15–20 hours per week for a duration of 12 weeks.

• Submission of a resume and a one-page cover letter is required.

• Proof of enrollment in an academic program is necessary.

• Must be able to commit to a 12-week period.

• Final candidates will need to provide two references.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity.

• Hourly compensation offered.

• Remote work available within the U.S.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment practices.