Join a team working in common cause to create a sustainable energy future!
Community for Sustainable Energy, www.cforse.org, is a grassroots organization dedicated to the practice of democracy in pursuit of a more sustainable society.
We are hiring for entry level positions & internships with our campaign staff to:
- Raise public awareness of Colorado energy concerns
- Reach 100% Renewable Electricity in Fort Collins
- Prevent the construction of new fossil fuel plants in Northern CO
- Get public schools to go solar
- Hold local officials accountable to their sustainability goals
Working with CforSE is like an intensive/immersive 7 hour class. The work day is a 2 hr lecture/study session, followed by a 4.5 hr lab, followed by 30 minute recap. You will learn about sustainable energy technologies an practices, local politics, and democratic participation. Through the daily practice of grassroots organizing you will develop interpersonal skills that will benefit you throughout your personal life and professional career.
We maintain a fun and relaxed staff dynamic, but the work is consistently challenging, never dull! You will need to be on point to be successful. A variety of advancement opportunities exist to develop social media, plan events, coordinate volunteers, network coalitions, research, and writing. This is an excellent resume builder for a career in advocacy.
Internship credits available for political science, sociology, psychology, and related studies.
Schedule:
Sunday - Thursday, 2:00-9:00 pm.
Part-time is available for 3 or 4 days per week. The hours are the same 2-9pm.
Qualifications:
- Sincere passion for Earth
- Dedication to social activism
- Confidence in your communication skills
- Good student
- Enjoy being outside
Must live in Northern Colorado
**Can you follow directions?** Prove you're not a bot by sending your resume and cover letter directly to me: cforse.fredATgmail.com. Don't forget to check out our website: CforSE.org
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
