Volusia-Flagler Group Engagement Intern

Job Title: Volusia-Flagler Group Engagement Intern
Department: Florida Chapter, Volusia-Flagler Group
Location: Remote in Volusia and Flagler Counties, Florida
Reports to: Organizing Manager 
Duration: 11-20 hours per week for 4 months

Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of interdependence. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel injustice, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our future. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club has close to 700 staff across the country and a network of 64 local chapters that are led and fueled by thousands of volunteers. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with three labor unions representing more than half of our employees.

The Sierra Club Florida Chapter is made up of volunteer leaders and civic activists representing over 32,000 members. Our mission is to enjoy, explore, and protect the natural and threatened places in Florida, to teach others to understand and respect the fragile environment in which we live, and to support equal environmental justice for all. Across the state, there are 17 groups that tackle local environmental issues head-on. Get involved locally to protect and serve our environment! 

Scope: The Volusia-Flagler Group operates in Volusia and Flagler Counties.

The intern will learn about community outreach and environmental advocacy on the local level, and using social media for mobilization.

In order to be unpaid, the intern must acquire course credit from their college or university. Any participating intern must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Job activities include but are not limited to:

1. Attending the Group’s Executive and Political Committee Meetings and offering input and new perspectives. 
2. Supporting Group Social Events
   1. Identifying and scheduling venues
   2. Advertising events on social media
   3. Attending events
      1. Event setup
      2. Signing-in event attendees
   4. Post-event 
      1. Record attendee sign-in information in Microsoft Excel
      2. Outreach to attendees
3. Proofreading of emails and other materials prior to distribution
4. Outreach to Group members and supporters to offer updates, encourage advocacy, and solicit input.
5. Writing newsletter articles as needed. 
6. Assisting the Group in their fundraising efforts.
7. Assisting the Group in creating and implementing a social media/marketing plan.
8. Attending and/or speaking at county/city council/commission meetings on pressing issues. 
9. Creating digital communication materials such as social media graphics.
10. Duties may also include tasks related to the Chapter Political or Executive Committees.

The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience: 

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills 
• A strong interest in environmental issues
• Proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Word and video conferencing
• Good time-management skills 
• Committed to evolution. You are committed to continuously deepen and evolve your understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility. And you easily recognize your own relationship to privilege and power, examining and shifting your behaviors as appropriate.
• Uplifting and additive. You see mistakes as opportunities for growth; problems as catalysts for solutions and inspire others along the journey. You carry a constructive approach, can-do attitude, a sense of humor, and authentic kindness wherever you go.

Intern must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. This is a hybrid work position, including some virtual (work-from-home) and some in-person meetings and campaign activities.  Some evening and/or weekend hours should be expected. Requires transportation and time to travel to and from events in Volusia and Flagler counties.  

Compensation and Benefits

NOT APPLICABLE

This is a category 99 non-exempt, non-represented, temporary position.

Sierra Club is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Sierra Club employees are not eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Sierra Club values the expertise and talents of foreign nationals. Sierra Club sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas when certain criteria are met, based on immigration laws and organizational needs. Such sponsorship is at the discretion of the Department Head and Sierra Club People Department in consultation with the employee’s manager. The Sierra Club cannot guarantee the approval of a visa petition. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce belonging.

To Apply

Please submit your resume here.

The Sierra Club provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all staff members. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, lived experience and skills. The Sierra Club does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ancestry, age, size, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, prior conviction, arrest history, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Sierra Club values applicants who are people that identify as Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized groups; women; queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender fluid people.

We are accepting applications until December 1st, 2026 The internship begins on January 11th, 2027 and ends on May 5th, 2027.

Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.