INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 HBCU Environmental Justice And Climate Corps Internship

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Now Accepting Applications for the 2024 HBCU Environmental Justice And Climate Corps Internship   Application deadline is May 3, 2024       The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) is now accepting applications for the HBCU Environmental Justice and Climate Corps Internship.  Five interns representing five Gulf Coast cities 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 cities are New Orleans, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Gulfport, MS, Mobile, AL and Pensacola, FL.    Compensation $3,000   ABOUT   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   Skills & Requirements ·        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 ·        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   IMPORTANT DATES   ·        May 3, 2024: Application Deadline ·        June 10, 2024: Internship Begins ·        Aug. 9, 2024: Last Day of Summer Internship ·        March 8, 2025: Presentation at HBCU Climate Conference   Questions? Contact maryw@dscej.org     APPLY NOW   ABOUT US The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families harmed by pollution and vulnerable to climate change in the Gulf Coast Region through research, education, community and student engagement for policy change, as well as health and safety training for environmental careers.