Bay Localize depends on interns and volunteers 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. Internships require 10 hours/week for a minimum of 3 months. A $300 monthly reimbursement stipend is offered. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Bay Area 2020 Networking Intern (NOW OPEN!)

What will our communities look like in 2020 if we really do what's needed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels while making our communities better places to live? The Bay Area 2020 program trains and supports community leaders in making this vision a reality through the Community Resilience Toolkit and workshops series, as well as promoting policies, hosting public events, and building networks to encourage the transition to a more resilient Bay Area. This internship is focused on reaching out to community resilience organizations and leaders to build a network of leaders spanning the 9-county Bay Area that:

• Supports on-the-ground projects and policies that boost local self-reliance
• Disseminates tools, models, best practices, and lessons learned throughout our region
• Builds a powerful movement to advance a resilience agenda from our neighborhoods to City Hall to regional agencies

We are recruiting a committed intern to assist with research, organizing, outreach, and communications. Experience in public communications, sustainable economic development, community outreach, and writing is a plus. If interested, send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Aaron Lehmer at aaron [at] baylocalize [dot] org with "Bay Area 2020 Networking Intern" in the subject line.

Bay Area 2020 Organizing Intern (NOW OPEN!)

The Bay Area 2020 program trains and supports community leaders in making this vision a reality through the Community Resilience Toolkit and workshops series, as well as promoting policies, hosting public events, and building networks to encourage the transition to a more resilient Bay Area. This internship would be focused on helping to organize, prepare for, and co-facilitate public workshops on community resilience. We also need assistance with research, outreach, and communications. Experience in public communications, sustainable economic development, community outreach, and writing is a plus. Although much of the work can be done remotely, we ask that you come to our office at least one day per week. If interested, send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Kirsten Schwind at kirsten [at] baylocalize [dot] org with "Bay Area 2020 Organizing Intern" in the subject line.

Media and Communications Intern (NOW OPEN!)

Bay Localize is ramping up our efforts to spread the message of socially just, resilient communities as solutions to the climate, energy, and economic crises. We're looking for a media and communications intern to help us get the word out about our efforts through social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), online event calendars, and blogs, as well as through traditional media (radio, TV, and print). The intern will also assist with developing op-eds, presentations, and outreach materials for the organization. Good writing, proficiency with word processing programs, and familiarity with social media is a must. A background in journalism/PR, creative prose, graphic design, web development, and social/environmental issues is also extremely helpful. If interested, send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Aaron Lehmer at aaron [at] baylocalize [dot] org with "Media and Communications Intern" in the subject line.

Green Your Hood (NOW OPEN!)

Building off Bay Localize's successful Use Your Roof! program, we are now expanding the focus of our efforts to promote a broad range of sustainability techniques, technologies, and strategies. Given the increasing interest in urban agriculture, greywater, permaculture, and green infrastructure generally, we have a tremendous opportunity to harness this grassroots momentum to help meet our local infrastructure needs. Through awareness-raising and campaigning for support from local government, we can help boost the development of these solutions throughout the Bay Area! Support is needed for activities including setting up service work days, conducting research, creating online resources, and conducting outreach. If interested, send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Aaron Lehmer at aaron [at] baylocalize [dot] org with "Green Your Hood Intern" in the subject line.