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The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) seeks to hire a part time development (fundraising), intern, to work 15 hours per week on our development (fundraising) team. We are looking for an outgoing, fearless and enthusiastic student who is passionate about fundraising for the protection of and advocacy for the environment.
LOCATION: This internship will be based at ELPC’s headquarters in Chicago, IL with an in-person requirement of at least 4 hours per week on either Tuesday or Wednesday. The remaining weekly work hours may be performed remotely.
DURATION: January - June 2024. Exact dates are flexible depending on applicant’s availability, but we are looking for a candidate who is available to help at ELPC’s annual Gala on May 31st, 2024.
INTERNSHIP REMUNERATION: This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $15.80.
About ELPC:
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy organization. We drive transformational policy changes with national impacts.We show that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together by putting sustainability principles into practice. We advance climate solutions effectively by accelerating clean renewable energy alternatives to conventional power plants and advancing clean transportation solutions. We protect the Great Lakes and defend the Midwest’s wild and natural places, and we fight for safe, clean water and healthy clean air for all. We combine effective public interest litigation with strategic policy advocacy, sound science, and economic analysis. ELPC produces strong results for the environment in the courtrooms, boardrooms, and legislative hearing rooms across the pivotal Midwest states and in Washington D.C.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:- Conduct prospect research to identify qualified funder prospects and prepare information to support initial outreach.
- Assist with donor database entry and management, with special attention to details including correct spelling and accurate data.
- Assist in preparing for Giving Tuesday and the year-end giving season, one of the busiest times of the year for the development team.
- Write and edit informative and compelling correspondence to donors.
- Perform a variety of critical administrative tasks for a high-functioning development team.
- Opportunity for increased level of responsibility commensurate with the applicant’s interests and abilities.
Academic Requirements, Skills & Abilities:
Must be currently enrolled in an undergrad or graduate school. The ideal candidate will be well organized, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate a personal interest in environmental issues and nonprofit fundraising.
Special Requirements:
Occasional evening hours may be required for special events.
Application Process:
Please be sure to include a cover letter addressed to Sean McNealy, Foundation Relations Officer.
ELPC’s EEO Statement:
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides consideration for an employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, genetic predisposition, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
If you are interested in any of our open positions but are unable to apply online due to a disability, please email us at gcronin@elpc.org with a reference to the specific job(s) you are interested in, and we will be happy to assist you.
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