MN350 is building a climate movement by inspiring Minnesotans to take collective action grounded in urgency, justice, and possibility. MN350 plays a role in the global movement for climate justice by engaging people in strategic campaigns to keep fossil fuels in the ground and move Minnesota to a just transition to renewable energy.
Green New Deal team internshipThe Green New Deal team is working to pass a Minneapolis Green New Deal campaign. The campaign will work through the 2021 Minneapolis city elections to elevate the issues of energy equity, and access to green jobs, in connection to current conversations about racial equity in public health and safety. In 2022 the campaign will move the newly elected city council use existing mechanisms to raise the funds necessary to address those needs. Interns in the program will have the opportunity to participate in organizing, outreach and communications, depending on experience.
Skills and experienceWe work with people from diverse backgrounds. Interns would benefit from having experience working in groups, and managing projects, strong interpersonal and writing and communication skills. Bi-lingual in Spanish and/or Somali is a plus but not required.
How to ApplyThis internship is unpaid. Students can arrange to receive academic credit for our internships if allowed by their institution.