Bay Localize depends on a wide range of partners and allies to forward the important work of localizing our economy. We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about community resilience and solutions to climate change and oil dependency. Except for staff openings and internships, all positions are uncompensated, but are eligible for academic credit, with approved arrangements from an accredited institution. Women, LGBTQI, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

INTERNSHIPS:

There are no available internships at this time. Please check back for updates!

VOLUNTEERS: Residential Energy Efficiency Project Volunteer

Looking for a way to use your real estate background to make a difference for the environment? Bay Localize and the Local Clean Energy Alliance seek a dedicated Project Volunteer to help build consensus toward effective residential energy efficiency policy in the East Bay. The Local Clean Energy Alliance is the Bay Area’s leading advocacy alliance on clean energy, networking over 87 member organizations including local environmental groups, green businesses, and community organizations. The volunteer will conduct outreach, communication, and coordination amongst leaders in local government and the real estate sectors around emerging local residential energy efficiency policies. Qualifications:

  • Established East Bay resident
  • Professional background in local residential real estate transactions
  • Dedication to the environment and social justice
  • Strong interest in residential energy efficiency
  • Able to dedicate approximately 20 hours a month of volunteer time toward this project for at least six months
  • Excellent communication skills, enjoys working with people
  • Organized and comfortable working independently, while coordinating with the Local Clean Energy Alliance Steering Committee for overall direction

If interested, please e-mail Kirsten Schwind at kirsten@baylocalize.org with a cover letter and resume.

Scraps to Soil Project Volunteer This volunteer will assist the Campaigns Director in forwarding the goals of the Scraps to Soil Project, an exciting new partnership between Bay Localize, Laney College, and a host of community partners, to boost campus composting of food scraps from the student cafeteria and bistro. The project will involve engaging with student leaders, staff, and faculty to raise awareness of the benefits of composting, to encourage greater use of campus composting systems, and divert organic waste from the landfill.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about community resilience and local action! Primary responsibilities include:

  • Organizing campus outreach events and classroom presentations
  • Developing project outreach materials (i.e., posters, fliers, and fact sheets)
  • Getting the word out on campus about art & multimedia design contest
  • Assisting with contest entry evaluation and coordinating the prominent placement of winning designs throughout campus
  • Assisting with coordination of Scraps to Soil Project team meetings

Qualifications:

  • Available 10 hours/week for a minimum of 3 months
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills
  • Self-starter - need to be able to work with minimal supervision and feel comfortable asking questions when stuck
  • Enthusiastic attitude
  • Knowledge of issues relating to composting, ecological justice, and community resilience preferred
  • Experience working with college-aged student populations preferred

How to Apply:
Please include a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your availability, along with a resume to aaron@baylocalize.org. Women, LGBTQI, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. No phone calls please. Thanks for your interest!

State Energy Policy Project Volunteer Passionate about state energy policy, and want to help others get involved? Bay Localize and the Local Clean Energy Alliance seek a dedicated Project Volunteer to organize regular conference calls and webinars to update local advocates on opportunities to influence state energy policy. The Local Clean Energy Alliance is the Bay Area’s leading advocacy alliance on clean energy, networking over 87 member organizations including local environmental groups, green businesses, and community organizations. The volunteer will identify critical opportunities to influence state energy policy, and organize educational conference calls or webinars on these topics with expert guest presenters.

Qualifications:

  • Well-versed in California state energy policies and politics, including current developments and opportunities
  • Able to communicate energy policy clearly in layperson’s terms
  • Dedication to the environment and social justice
  • Interested in organizing panels of experts to educate advocates
  • Able to dedicate approximately 20 hours a month of volunteer time toward this project for at least six months
  • Excellent communication skills, enjoys working with people
  • Organized and comfortable working independently, while coordinating with the Local Clean Energy Alliance steering committee for overall direction

If interested, please e-mail Kirsten Schwind at kirsten@baylocalize.org with a cover letter and resume.