| Employer | Mid-Hudson Energy Transition, Inc. (MHET) |
|---|---|
| Location | Kingston, NY or remote |
| Type | Internship |
| Apply by | Not specified |
| Posted on | July 23, 2024 |
Description
Our Vision
Our long-term vision is for every Mid-Hudson resident to be supplied with local renewable, affordable energy and enjoy clean air and water. We envision every Mid-Hudson resident having an affordable home and workplace that is free of harmful environmental toxins and fossil fuels, as well as the freedom to stay or migrate. We believe in consciously empowering the community to make judgments about its energy future and institutionalizing community control.
Energy Justice Content Creator
Location(s): Kingston, NY or remote in New York State
Duration: 3-6 months
Hours: Flexible. 15-18 hours a week for full time students. Eligible interns not taking classes can work up to 40 hours per week.
Compensation: $22 – $25/hour
The Organization
Mid-Hudson Energy Transition, Inc. (MHET) is a not-for-profit community-based organization that empowers municipalities, their residents, and businesses to own and share renewable energy, create healthier buildings, and join in community wealth-building to strengthen the resilience of the Hudson Valley in the face of climate change. We engage and build on the active involvement of communities, with particular emphasis on low-income and communities of color that are being harmed first and worst by climate change.
The Clean Energy Internship
The Energy Justice Content Creation Intern will support communications and outreach related to the clean energy transition, energy justice, and climate change. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of energy democracy, energy justice, and environmental issues facing low-income and BIPOC communities, as well as excellent digital creative abilities and an eye for design.
Responsibilities:
- Support the creation of educational content for online and print media, including infographics, video content, and other digital assets that are grounded in energy justice and energy democracy principles.
- Monitor local and social media trends and topics related to energy justice and climate change.
- Gather and edit photo and video content of MHET’s programs, Kingston and Mid-Hudson Valley communities, and energy justice.
- Assist in managing social media accounts, including content scheduling, posting, and monitoring engagement.
- Prepare regular reports on content effectiveness, engagement metrics, and outreach impact.
- Engage with community members, activists, and organizations to amplify voices and stories related to energy justice and climate change.
Successful candidates will have:
- Strong graphic design and video editing skills; excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and compelling way through digital media.
- Experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.
- Knowledge of and passion for clean energy, environmental sustainability, and community engagement, with a strong understanding of the importance of building a sustainable and equitable future.
- Experience working with diverse communities and a commitment to equity and inclusion, with a focus on building the capacity of communities to lead their own energy transitions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Bilingual skills in Spanish or other languages is a plus.
To be eligible for the program, you must qualify as at least one of the following:
- An individual currently attending or who attended a degree program at a college or university, located in New York State within the within the last 12 months as of the date of the intern application.
- A current New York State resident attending or who attended a college or university outside of New York State within the last 12 months as of the date of the intern application. New York State residency, with proof of residency such as rental agreement or utility bills, must have been established prior to the start of the internship.
- New York State residents who are members of a disadvantaged community and/or Priority Population.
Apply here.