INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY. HBCU Environmental Justice And Climate Corps Internship

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Accepting Applications for the HBCU Environmental Justice And Climate Corps Internship   The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) is continuing to accept applications for the HBCU Environmental Justice and Climate Corps Internship. Five interns representing five Gulf Coast states will immerse themselves in a hands-on research to action project working with a partner community based organization disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards and climate change.  The five Gulf Coast communities are New Orleans, LA, Houston, TX, Gulfport, MS, Mobile, AL and Pensacola, FL.   Compensation $2,500  The application deadline is April 23, 2022. Funded by:   ABOUT   The HBCU Environmental Justice and Climate Corps Internship will develop the capacity of HBCU students to become active leaders in community issues of environmental justice and climate change; provide a comprehensive community engagement plan for the transfer of knowledge to partner communities; and facilitate the dissemination of environmental justice and climate change information within the partner communities.   The intern will conduct research in one of the following areas: ·    Environmental Justice ·    Climate Change ·    Food Security ·    Environmental Health Disparities ·    Environmental Policy   APPLICATION PROCESS   Qualifications ·    Have a passionate interest in environmental justice and climate change advocacy. ·    Attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) ·    Rising undergraduate Junior or above; Graduate Student ·    3.0 GPA or above   Skills ·    Strong interpersonal and communication skills ·    Highly organized with strong attention to detail ·    Ability to meet deadlines and take initiative, assist others and resolve problems ·    Excellent time management and planning skills ·    Must be able to attend internship in-person   Required Documents You will be required to upload the following in .pdf or .docx format. ·    One- page cover letter ·    Resume  ·    A 3-5 page writing sample demonstrating why environmental justice and climate change advocacy and research is important to you. ·    College Transcript   Important Dates April 23, 2022: Application Deadline May 15, 2022: Interns notified of placement June 15, 2022: Internship Begins Aug. 31, 2022: Last Day of Summer Internship Sept. 5, 2022: Presentation of summer experience   APPLY NOW!   Questions? Contact Mary Williams - maryw@dscej.org   DOWNLOAD THE FLYER Know an HBCU Student who might be interested in this opportunity? Feel free to forward this email or download and share the flyer. Click on the image to download flyer.

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