Climate Sustainability

Community for Sustainable EnergyFort Collins, CO
Paid Internship

6 months ago

Description

Job Title

Join the fight against Climate Change!

Job Location

Fort Collins, CO 80524

Job Overview

Community for Sustainable Energy, www.cforse.org, is a grassroots organization dedicated to the practice of democracy in pursuit of a more sustainable society. We are hiring for entry-level positions with our campaign staff to reduce pollution from fracking, get solar panels on public buildings, and reach 100% Renewable Electricity in NoCO. Working with CforSE, you will learn about sustainability strategies and gain skills in persuading individuals and institutions to take action. This is an excellent resume builder for a career in advocacy while working in a relaxed and flexible environment. A variety of career advancement opportunities exist based on ability and desire.

Compensation

  • Pay: From $20.00 per hour
  • Benefits:
    • Flexible schedule
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance
  • Schedule:
    • Evening shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • Weekend availability
  • Supplemental pay types:
    • Bonus pay
  • Ability to commute/relocate:
    • Fort Collins, CO 80524: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
  • Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

  • Reduce pollution from fracking
  • Get solar panels on public buildings
  • Reach 100% Renewable Electricity in NoCO

Requirements

  • A sincere passion for Earth
  • Confidence in communication skills
  • Good student
  • Enjoy being outside
  • Must live in Northern Colorado

We're excited for you to apply!

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Career Paths

People who completed this type of internship end up in the following types of jobs

Top majors

That get hired for this type of internship

  • Biology10%

  • Environmental Science8%

  • Environmental Studies7%

  • Management Science6%

  • Urban Studies Affairs3%

  • 202 other majors63%

People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies

  • National Park Service
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • US Fish And Wildlife Service
  • US Forest Service
  • Student Conservation Association
Typical benefits offered for paid internships

(National average offered by employers)

59.4%

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Relocation Assistance

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65.1%

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Housing Assistance

(avg. $2,892)

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43.8%

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Travel Stipend

(avg. $978)

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4.7%

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Tuition Reimbursement

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17.5%

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Medical Insurance

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25.7%

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401(k) Company Match

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49.7%

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Paid Holidays

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Average internship hourly pay

For West region

Renewables & Environment

Typical pay range:

$20.14 - $25.90

Estimated Monthly Living Expenses

For Fort Collins, CO | $3,895/mo

  • Housing/Rent$1,577

  • Miscellaneous$1,172

  • Food$492

  • Transportation$370

  • Utilities$284

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