Texas Environmental Policy and Advocacy Internships

Public Citizen’s Texas office – located in Austin – works mostly on environmental issues. Preserving a livable climate is one of our primary focuses. We advocate for a rapid transition from polluting fossil fuels to clean, affordable renewable energy, as well as programs that will clean our air. 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, fliers
• 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:

Interns will be paid $17 per hour.

Apply:

To apply, email Kaiba White (kwhite@citizen.org) the following, with “Texas 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 Student Aid Report (SAR)
• Writing sample (something you already wrote)
• Optional: graphics, videos, or social media content you have created

Submit applications by March 25, 2024.