Job Information
- Location: This is a hybrid position, based in either Virginia or North Carolina. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Pittsylvania County, VA; Rockingham County, NC, or Person County, NC.
- Close Date: 07/11/2025
- Hiring Organization: Appalachian Voices
- Contact Name: Juhi Modi
- Contact Email: juhi@appvoices.org
Description
Appalachian Voices is seeking a Community Outreach Intern to join our team. The Community Outreach Intern will provide support to our programmatic work fighting fossil fuel projects, including interstate and intrastate gas pipelines and gas-fired power plants. This position will assist Field Coordinator staff in both North Carolina and Virginia on multi-state and local projects, including in-person community outreach and educational events, regulatory processes, development of educational materials, and research support. This position will report to Jessica Sims, Virginia Field Coordinator, and Juhi Modi, North Carolina Field Coordinator.
Responsibilities
Appalachian Voices seeks a Community Outreach Intern to assist in the fields of environmental education and policy to:
- Conduct research on the proposed methane gas buildout in the Southeast;
- Support online and in-person programmatic events;
- Work in coalition with regional advocacy groups;
- Support community outreach on regulatory processes;
- Support with other program team needs.
Qualifications
- Excellent written communication skills; examples of or a portfolio of written work preferred.
- Willingness and ability to participate in public, in-person events and meetings.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental justice.
- Background in advocacy or environmental education/advocacy is preferred, but not required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to set priorities, manage tasks, and meet deadlines for both short- and long-term goals.
Salary/Benefits
This internship is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt position. The compensation for this position is $20/hour, requiring 20-25 hours of work per week for a duration of 12 weeks. This position may start as early as August 1, 2025. The weekly number of hours per week is flexible depending on candidate availability.
Application Instructions
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until this position is filled. For early consideration, candidates shall apply by Friday, July 11th, 2025. Using this application link, please submit a resume and a brief cover letter that addresses why you would be a good fit for this internship.
