Posted on BYU’s Handshake HERE.
SUWA seeks an enthusiastic intern for Fall 2021!
Working with our Utah Grassroots Organizer on a variety of grassroots campaigns, the intern will complement organizers as they conduct activities throughout Utah to demonstrate support for protecting America’s redrock wilderness. Social distancing permitted, activities may include, but are not limited to: coordinating virtual meetings between Redrock Wilderness activists and Utah Members of Congress, coordinating distribution sites for SUWA’s Redrock Wilderness newsletter, and directed public forum writing on timely issues as permitted.
This internship is based in Salt Lake City at SUWA’s headquarter office, 425 E 100 S, or online, and runs roughly mid-Sept to mid-Dec 2021. The intern reports to SUWA’s Utah Grassroots Organizer. Stipend $1,000 as a recipient of the Dr. Norman Weissman Internship for Preservation of Wild & Scenic Utah. Hours are part-time but flexible, roughly 15 hours/wk.
Interested applicants should send a one-page cover letter summarizing the reasons why you’re the best candidate, where this opportunity fits into your education, and describing what you intend to do with the experience. Please also include a one-page resume outlining your work and education background. Send both items by email to: Dave Pacheco, SUWA, dave@suwa.org. Application deadline is August 20, 2021.
