Community Outreach Intern

About Appalachian Voices

Appalachian Voices is a nonprofit advocacy organization that brings people together to protect the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia and advance a just transition to a clean energy economy. We currently have over 40 staff members across the region, with offices located in Boone, North Carolina; Charlottesville, Virginia; Norton, Virginia; and Knoxville, Tennessee.

Commitment to Equity

Appalachian Voices is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion both in our work and in our organizational structure. We seek applicants who share and exhibit these principles. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

We understand people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We encourage candidates to review the position details and responsibilities listed. If you have the transferable skills necessary to fulfill many of the requirements of this role, we encourage you to apply. We may tailor the role to a talented or passionate candidate.

Position

Appalachian Voices is seeking a Fighting Fossil Fuels Outreach Intern to join our team. The Fighting Fossil Fuels Outreach Intern will provide support to our programmatic work fighting fossil fuel projects, including interstate and intrastate gas pipelines and gas-fired power plants. This position will assist Field Coordinator staff in both North Carolina and Virginia on multi-state and local projects, including in-person community outreach and educational events, regulatory processes, development of educational materials, and research support. This position will report to Jessica Sims, Virginia Field Coordinator, and Juhi Modi, North Carolina Field Coordinator.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

Appalachian Voices seeks a Fighting Fossil Fuels Outreach Intern to assist in the fields of environmental education and policy to:

• Conduct research on the proposed methane gas buildout in the Southeast;
• Support online and in-person programmatic events;
• Work in coalition with regional advocacy groups;
• Support community outreach on regulatory processes;
• Support with other program team needs.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent written communication skills; examples of or a portfolio of written work preferred.
• Willingness and ability to participate in public, in-person events and meetings.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental justice.
• Background in advocacy or environmental education/advocacy is preferred, but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to set priorities, manage tasks, and meet deadlines for both short- and long-term goals.

Location

This is a hybrid position, based in either Virginia or North Carolina. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Pittsylvania County, VA; Rockingham County, NC, or Person County, NC.

Duration & Compensation

This internship is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt position. The compensation for this position is $20/hour, requiring 20-25 hours of work per week for a duration of 12 weeks. This position may start as early as August 1, 2025. The weekly number of hours per week is flexible depending on candidate availability.

To Apply

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until this position is filled. For early consideration, candidates shall apply by Friday, July 11th, 2025. Using this application link, please submit a resume and a brief cover letter that addresses why you would be a good fit for this internship.

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