• Job Description

  Req#: 24-00053
  2024 Greening Youth Foundation International Climate Fellowship
  Environmental Education & Research Intern
  
  The Greening Youth Foundation (GYF) is a youth serving nonprofit organization in the United States focused on conservation and environmental sector careers for diverse, underrepresented young people from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
  
  In collaboration with Growald Climate Fund, the Greening Youth Foundation's International Climate Fellowship is a 6-monh virtual fellowship program for recent HBCU graduates and early career professionals. Greening Youth Foundation will work to recruit, place, and train fellows to work at environmental sector partner sites.
  
  Fellowship Program Goals and Objectives:
  • Increase diversity in environmental organizations.
  • Increase the number of recent graduates with international experiences.
  • Develop and strengthen resources for young adults transitioning from universities into the workforce.
  Host Site: Leave No Trace
  About Leave No Trace: Using the power of science, education and stewardship, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet.
  
  The Leave No Trace organization is built upon the belief that if people do something, even something simple, to help take care of the planet, we will all benefit as does the outdoors. Leave No Trace is a global movement and universal philosophy that can be part of any outdoor experience or applied to our daily lives. By advancing critical research, providing eco-conscious education for all, and activating communities, we equip people with the skills they need to make a difference.
  
  About the Role:
  The Fellow will learn from and support the Leave No Trace Education Team on various projects including researching and developing educational materials and resources around Leave No Trace in Daily Life, updating educational resources for Leave No Trace for Every Kid, and assisting with the creation of additional courses for Leave No Trace's eLearning platform. The fellow will report to the Education and Program Manager.
  
  Responsibilities:
  • Support Leave No Trace Education Team on various short and long term projects
  • Research and synthesize information around Leave No Trace in Daily Life to create new educational resources focused on sustainability
  • Collaborate with Education Team to create new course content for Leave No Trace's eLearning platform including a course in partnership with the Forest Service's Urban Connections program
  • Update various existing educational resources to be sure they are current including resources for our youth education initiative, Leave No Trace for Every Kid
  • Attend regular Education Team meetings
  • Depending on the experience and interests of the fellows, there could also be more independent research and analysis projects available or eLearning and educational resource creation opportunities related to curriculum, Leave No Trace messaging and communications, and/or the intersection of Leave No Trace and climate change
  
  Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate degree program and/or demonstrated interest in environmental education, conservation, natural resource management, and/or outdoor recreation.
  • Ability to work independently and also collaboratively
  • Strong writing skills, particularly, the ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information into clear and concise written pieces.
  • Must be well organized, motivated, and detail oriented. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a team setting and have the ability to work independently when projects are due.
  • Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.
  • Preferred prior experience with: ¿ Remote professional settings ¿ Office Suite and Google Docs ¿ Digital filing systems such as Dropbox, Box, or Google Drive ¿ Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, Thinkific, etc. and/or eLearning platforms ¿ Wordpress or similar content management systems
  Hours:
  Full-time; 40 hours a week during the workday in Pacific, Mountain, Central, or Eastern time zones
  
  Leave No Trace is for all people and recognizes that every person's relationship with the outdoors and natural world is unique and personal. Guided by this foundational principle, the organization is committed to building an organization that celebrates diversity and embodies inclusivity. We strive to continually evolve as individuals, as an organization, and as an ethic that is relevant to all people who go outdoors. We endeavor to diversify our workforce and encourage and desire applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and lived experiences to join our team.
  
  All employment decisions at Leave No Trace are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
  
  Location: U.S. Remote
  
  Term:
  Summer and Fall 2024 (July - December)
  
  Required:
  *Applicants must be U.S. citizens and reside within the United States to be eligible for this position.
  *Applicants must have a passport for international travel
  
  Compensation: $3500 per month
  
  Benefits:
  ¿ Professional development and mentoring
  ¿ Health Insurance
  ¿ Travel Stipend for international conference
  ¿ Career path advisement and assistance
  
  To apply:
  In addition to your resume and application via JobDiva, GYF would love to know more about you as an applicant and your aspirations in the sustainability field. As a supplement to your online application, please submit a three-minute video (MP3 file) detailing the following:
  
  1. An elevator pitch introduction. Include your name and any related achievements.
  
  2. A brief overview of your skills, experience, and/or interest detailing why you are the best candidate for this fellowship.
  
  3.Lastly, a brief statement of your views on the intersection of climate change and diversity on a global scale.
  
  *Please note that your application is not complete until you submit your video
  Videos and inquiries should be submitted directly to dbulls@gyfoundation.org
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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