Our team is looking for passionate and talented applicants to join us in helping build Colorado’s grassroots movement to keep fossil fuels in the ground and promote a just transition to a clean renewable energy future!
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**If you are interested in joining our team as a volunteer activist, email chelsea(at)350colorado.org.**
Staff Positions:
350 Northern Colorado Team Coordinator
We have an opening for a part-time position to help Colorado become a national leader in climate action!
Schedule: This is a one year contract, for a 15-20 flex hour per week position, primarily Monday through Friday and some evenings and weekends. Schedule is flexible. Note: This position may extend and have a pay raise after the initial 6-months, if performance is satisfactory and funding allows.
Location: Applicants must reside in northern Colorado, such as Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Erie, or direct surrounding areas.
Job Description: 350 Colorado is hiring a community organizer to aid in the growth and success of our 350 Northern Colorado (NoCo) team and climate organizing in northern Colorado. The 350 Northern Colorado organizer will recruit, train, and engage volunteers in climate action both at the local and statewide level.
Apply Today! For more details about these positions and how to apply, click here. To apply, send a brief cover letter and a resume by Monday, May 15th, 2023. We aim to hire by Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, but the hiring period will remain open until the position is filled.
350 Colorado has a strong commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. 350 Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition (cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), handicap, disability or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of local, state, and/or federal law in the educational programs or activities that we operate and we are required by Title IX and 40 C.F.R. § 5.140 not to discriminate in such a manner. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and requirements listed above may be referred to our executive director Micah Parkin.
350 Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values, promotes, and seeks diversity in the workplace. Qualified candidates of all diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Internships:
Are you or someone you know ready to learn valuable skills at an organization committed to climate action? Are you searching for an opportunity to learn and grow with a community of grassroots activists and organizers? 350 Colorado is currently looking for interns in different roles to further its mission of creating a climate movement in Colorado through grassroots advocacy.
**Applications for Summer 2023 internships are closed. Please check back for future opportunities**
Legislative Action Internship
The 350CO Legislative Action Internship is the perfect fit for those looking to work at the frontlines of political activism in Colorado. This position supports our Legislative Action Committee and the vital work its staff and volunteers do in securing progressive climate legislation at the state level. The legislation we advocate for includes topics like greenhouse gas emissions reductions, fossil fuel divestment, environmental justice, renewable energy, and regenerative agriculture. Specific duties of the position include political lobbying, trips to the capitol, policy analysis, event planning/management, and volunteer coordination. We are looking for someone who is hard working, self-directed, has excellent communication skills, and is committed to environmental protection. Time commitment is approximately 5-10 hours a week. Please apply by sending a resume and cover letter to volunteer@350colorado.org.
Defund Climate Disaster Internship
350 CO is looking for an intern to support our work defunding climate disaster, which includes promoting alternative banking solutions, supporting fossil fuel divestment initiatives underway, and contributing to mobilizations such as defunding Line 3 and targeting the Wall Street banks that finance billions of dollars of fossil fuel projects. Projects will include supporting municipal divestment campaigns, conducting research, and supporting education and outreach efforts. Time commitments will vary; Approximately 5 hours per week with a 3-6 month commitment preferred. Learn more and apply here.
Beyond Fracking Internship
Help 350 CO fight the frack! This fight happens on a variety of levels including volunteer outreach and coordination, researching and monitoring local governments’ oil and gas regulations, advocating at the city, county, and state level for strictest regulations possible, and ultimately advocating for fracking bans. This position requires good organizational and communication skills as well as flexibility. We support communities through social media outreach, organizing events, developing talking points, and any other creative, collaborative ways. Tasks can vary on a weekly basis. Approximately 5 hours per week with a 3-6 month commitment preferred. Please apply with a resume and cover letter to volunteer@350colorado.org
Climate Policy Internship
350 Colorado seeks interns to assist its climate policy committee with research and volunteer coordination. 350 Colorado’s climate policy committee analyzes and develops policy positions on state-level laws, rules, and regulations currently under consideration as the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission implements our foundational climate legislation passed in 2019, HB19-1261. Our committee is comprised of multiple volunteer research ‘working groups,’ each focusing on a distinct climate policy area.
The climate policy intern will support this committee in developing organization-wide policy positions by:
- Researching state-level laws, rules, regulations to determine if policies are equitable, enforceable and aligned with emissions reduction pathways that limit warming to 1.5 °C
- Helping to coordinate several volunteer research ‘working groups’
More information and instructions for how to apply can be found here.
General Internship
350 Colorado seeks interns to further its mission of creating a climate movement in Colorado through grassroots advocacy. We seek self-starters with the passion, creativity, and drive to make things happen while working independently and in close coordination with a team. This role will likely involve both remote and in-person work. Interns will work closely with 350 Colorado staff and team leaders to recruit, retain and engage volunteers, as well as, have the opportunity to work on statewide and local campaigns. This unpaid position can range from 5-30 hours per week, with a minimum requirement of 100 hours up to a total of 200 hours. Description here. Please apply with a cover letter and resume to volunteer@350colorado.org