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 hosts interns in different roles throughout the year to further its mission of creating a climate movement in Colorado through grassroots advocacy. Summer Internships at this time are filled, we are accepting application materials for Fall 2024 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:

1. 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
2. Helping to coordinate several volunteer research ‘working groups’

More information and instructions for how to apply can be found here.