Share Email Opening Title Climate Hope Summer Internship (8 internships), Application Close: May 1, 2024  Ministry Team Education for Faithful Action Ministries   Reports To Minister for Environmental Justice   FLSA Status Non-Exempt   Salary Grade   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Category National and Global Ministries, Cleveland, Ohio   Starting Salary $15/hour   Description OVERVIEW This is a summer internship devoted to the success of a UCC campaign called Vote for Climate Hope. The principal task of interns will be to collect voter pledge cards that prioritize a commitment to a more just and equitable world for present and future generations. Interns will be trained and coached on engaging the public for the advancement of climate justice. Interns will have numeric goals to achieve and will be directed to places of engagement ranging from UCC churches to local farmers markets and public spaces with high pedestrian traffic. Applicants should be comfortable speaking before a progressive church audience in the context of a worship service. In addition to regular calls with the lead organizers of this campaign, interns from across the country will form a cohort that will meet regularly via Zoom to learn about environmental justice and faith-based organizing as well as the overall campaign effort. Beyond voter pledge card collection, other opportunities to further environmental justice may arise as circumstances require. In accord with laws prohibiting political campaign activity by 501(c)(3) organizations, this internship will not involve the endorsement of any electoral candidates.   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Conversant and motivated in addressing racial, economic, and environmental justice; Good interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to engage strangers in a congenial and focused manner; Self-motivated in accomplishing numeric goals; Interacts effectively and sensitively with persons from diverse backgrounds; Interest in faith-based climate justice policy advocacy   Additional Information: This internship can be done from a remote location in the United States or the National Setting offices of the United Church of Christ in Cleveland, Ohio. Duration of internship: 10 weeks at 20 hours a week $15.00/hour taxable income Application deadline: May 1, 2024 Expectation start date: June 3-August 12, 2024. COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment (proof of record will be requested during the onboarding process).   Comprehensive Benefits Package N/A   Application Deadline May 1, 2024   About the Organization The United Church of Christ Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not. We believe in God's Continuing Testament. We believe in Extravagant Welcome We believe the church's mission is to Change Lives   EOE Statement The United Church of Christ National Setting celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the broad spectrum of our diverse society. We endeavor to recruit employees from backgrounds that vary by race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, past, present or future service in the uniformed services, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming, accessible to all, equal opportunity employer.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://UCC.appone.com

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