Texas Environmental Policy and Advocacy Internship

At Public Citizen’s Texas office, we work primarily on environmental issues, with a focus on preserving a livable climate by encouraging state and local action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We work to encourage a rapid transition to clean, renewable energy, increased deployment of public transportation, transportation electrification, electrification of home heating and other appliances, and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the products we use and the waste we produce. In addition to climate change, environmental justice is a strong theme that connects our work —we advocate for reducing air pollution, especially in the most vulnerable communities, and establishing policies and programs to ensure that everyone can benefit from the transition to a more sustainable way of living.

Texas is ground zero for many environmental challenges and our staff is working to achieve a more just and sustainable future. We engage in state level and local policy making, media outreach and organizing. Interns will work with staff on one or several projects, depending on the individual’s skills, background and interests. This will be a great opportunity to get hands-on experience working on public policy.

Interns will do some or all of the following:

• Research
• Writing reports, factsheets, flyers
• Writing blog posts
• Assisting with social media
• Assisting with press conferences, briefings, and other events
• Attending community meetings to share information about our campaigns

Qualifications:

• Desire to work in the public’s interest
• Demonstrated interest in environmental issues
• Self-motivation and a desire to learn
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Organized
• Ability to work with a team
• Commitment and reliability

Desired, but not required:

• Background in environmental and/or energy policy, politics, or public policy
• Any experience with graphics, video or social media is a plus, but definitely not required

Duration:

• At least 12 weeks
• Minimum of 15 hours per week

Location:

• hybrid – some days remote and some in the office
• when in-person: 309 E 11th St, Suite 2, Austin, TX 78701

Pay:

• We hire both paid and unpaid interns.
• Paid interns will earn $17.50 per hour.

Apply:

To apply, email Kaiba White (kwhite@citizen.org) the following, with “Texas Environmental Policy and Advocacy Internship” as the email subject:

• Cover letter outlining why you want to intern at Public Citizen, why you need to be paid for your work, and any other relevant information not found on your resume
• Resume
• If you have completed the FAFSA, a copy of your Submission Summary
• Writing sample (something you already wrote)
• Optional: graphics, videos, or social media content you have created

Submit applications by November 19, 2024.