Interns Wanted!
Research Internship
Are you passionate about environmental protection? Are you thinking about pursuing a career in the environmental nonprofit sector? TeachingGreen, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, is seeking interns to help us create a culture of sustainability in our schools, neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities.
Founded in 2007, the mission of TeachingGreen is to enable a sustainable future for life on Earth through comprehensive and empowering environmental education for all. We offer programs and resources for adults, including a quarterly e-newsletter, a Facebook page posted with periodic green-living tips, and The Green Life: A Guide to Sustainable Living in Los Angeles, a 64-page guide for those seeking to reduce the environmental impact of their personal and professional lives. 
We also offer programs for school kids and are now working on a new program for preschoolers and early elementary students. Growing Up Green TOTS, currently in its pilot phase, launched in September 2013, and is in full swing in four classrooms at the preschool run by the South Bay Adult School Parent Education Program in Manhattan Beach, CA. Through the pilot, 78 kids – and their parents – are already enjoying the benefits of a greener and healthier classroom, while learning about reducing, reusing, recycling, composting and other important principles of green living.
We are currently seeking interns to help us with this brand new program. We need your help to make the Growing Up Green TOTS program the best that it can be, so that we can help teachers all across the country change the culture in their classrooms from one of waste to one of conservation. Specifically, we need help with curriculum development, classroom presentations, outreach and fundraising.
If you agree that we will not be able to solve our environmental problems without a societal shift in attitudes about the way we use natural resources, then please join us. You’ll get some great hands-on experience, meet and work with others who share your passion for the environment, and get the gratification of knowing your efforts are helping to shape the minds of future generations to come.
We Need Help With…
- Researching ideas for our Growing Up Green TOTS program:
- Material for the Green Tips & Resources Guide for teachers: websites, products and any other suggestions to help teachers create a green and healthy classroom experience for their students
- Circle time activities (i.e., stories, songs, dances) related to nature, energy conservation, water conservation, recycling, storm water awareness, general green living, etc.
- Craft projects that minimize waste, incorporate objects from nature, and emphasize reusing and repurposing
- Simple math and science activities that introduce the principles of green living
- Field trip destinations and activities
- Earth Week activities and presentation materials
- Publicizing the Growing Up Green TOTS program
- Finding new and interesting material for our green living book, e-newsletter, website and Facebook page (tips, news, trends, hot products, etc.)
- Writing articles for our quarterly electronic newsletter
- Updating and adding to our grantmakers database
- Investigating non-grant related funding opportunities
- Soliciting donations from local businesses for a monthly prize drawing
You Will…
- Learn about nonprofit funding opportunities
- Become familiar with the plethora of environmental education programs already in existence
- Have an opportunity to help develop a fun, interactive children’s environmental curriculum
- Gain practice establishing relationships with businesses and members of the community
- Become knowledgeable about the latest green living trends, news, and hot products
- Gain experience working remotely
- Gain an understanding of the workings of a nonprofit organization
- Contribute to the enrichment of the current and future generations of children and the protection of the environment that supports us all
We Are Looking For Someone Who…
- Is working toward a degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or similar
- Is passionate about environmental protection and sharing your passion with others
- Has good research skills
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office
- Is organized and detail-oriented
- Is creative and flexible
- Is Interested in pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector
Details:
The position begins immediately. The work schedule is flexible, but we are looking for someone able to commit to 10 hours per week.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and your resume or bio to jobs@teachinggreen.org.
