We’re looking for a motivated, self-directed intern to help support Piedmont Environmental Alliance this summer. The intern will help prepare a local candidate survey ahead of the November elections, conduct outreach to local businesses, attend community events on behalf of PEA, and participate in other key projects.
The internship has a flexible schedule (15 hours a week or more) at our downtown Winston-Salem office space.
Timeline: Mid-June - Early August
Responsibilities:
- Develop and Launch an Environmental Questionnaire for Local Candidates in the 2026 election. This includes developing this year’s questionnaire, creating an outreach list of local candidates, and collecting responses via outreach.
- Expand the Visibility of PEA by Attending Community Events. This includes registering and attending 3-6 community events in the Piedmont Triad to share about our work and get more people involved.
- Participate in outreach projects, to include work with our Green Business Nework, Electrify the Triad, and other campaigns.
- Support office administration and finance, including addressing envelopes for thank you letters, updating our fundraising database, and other priorities that are needed.
- Support marketing and social media by creating graphics, capturing video content, and more as interested.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable with community outreach - including emails and phone calls to local businesses and organizations.
- Computer, social media, and internet savvy. Bonus for working knowledge or experience with canva.
- Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivated, and attentive to details.
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental and social issues a plus!
We are looking for you, if:
- You are a planner who likes timelines and to-do lists.
- You are a polished writer, who knows how to connect with people over email and on the phone.
- You have a personal passion for the outdoors, environmental stewardship and sustainability, and have taken action to get involved in the issues you care about.
- You are a current college student or recent grad looking for an opportunity to connect with the community and give back.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid volunteer position.
To Apply:
Submit your resume to info@peanc.org by April 20th. Please reference “Outreach & Events Internship” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Piedmont Environmental Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diversity of candidates to apply.