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About Acterra

Acterra is a Bay Area-focused environmental organization based in Palo Alto that brings people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. The organization’s roots go back to 1970 with a history of inspiring and motivating action for change. Acterra is driven by the opportunity to learn and grow together while achieving high impact through fighting climate change and reducing carbon emissions. We harness the individual strengths within our staff and our network to foster a leader-full organization. Our team members are high performers and high collaborators. We encourage creativity and failing forward.


Inclusiveness

Acterra strives to ensure that the organization is welcoming and inclusive. Acterra is an equal opportunity employer that supports and lives diversity in our staffing and values. Acterra does not discriminate based on gender, race, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, social background, disability, pregnancy, marital status, political affiliation, or age. Acterra strives to include persons from traditionally underrepresented groups and complies with all applicable national and local laws on non-discrimination and equal opportunity. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, immigrants, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming communities. Acterra complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.


About the Role

This intern will support Acterra's Youth Education programs, primarily the Acterra Student Ambassador Program (ASAP). Core work includes building an alumni database, conducting interviews to document long-term impact, planning an ASAP reunion, and writing a monthly newsletter for ASAP newsletter subscribers. Additionally, the intern will assist with planning the Active Transportation Leadership Committee meetings and attend virtual and in-person events for the committee.


Key Responsibilities

  • Organize current ASAP program data and track outcomes/engagement metrics
  • Assist in planning and facilitating an ASAP reunion event
  • Conduct outreach to alumni for interviews and reunion participation
  • Coordinate qualitative interviews with past students about program impact
  • Gather feedback via surveys and interviews; document student stories for impact reporting
  • Write monthly ASAP newsletter (events, internships, opportunities)
  • Aid Programs Associate in planning activities for the monthly Active Transportation Leadership Committee meetings.
  • Attend in-person events and meetings to participate and facilitate activities.


Requirements

  • Currently enrolled college student (undergraduate or graduate)
  • Reside in the Bay Area
  • Able to attend in-person meetings/events in Santa Clara County and San Jose
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Reliable computer and internet access
  • 10-week commitment: July 20 – September 28*
  • 20-30 Hours/Week
  • Coursework or interest in environmental studies, sustainability, or education
  • (Preferred) Residence in Silicon Valley Clean Energy Territory/Santa Clara County


*If you have any conflicts with school, please let us know at the beginning of the interview process 


Benefits

  • $5,000 Stipend for the 10 Week Commitment
  • Hybrid work with remote options
  • Direct mentorship and leadership development experience


To Apply

Submit Resume and Cover Letter to naomi.gates@acterra.org by July 10th