League of Conservation Voters: State Capacity Building Intern

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Title: State Capacity Building Intern

Department: State Capacity Building

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: State Capacity Building Director

Location: Seattle, WA preferred, but other locations considered

Remote Work Eligibility: Yes; Regular Remote Work

Duration: Up to 12 Weeks - Expected September 15 - December 5, 2025

Schedule and Compensation: Up to 40 hours per week; $17.95 per hour

General Description:

The League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, builds political power to protect people and the planet. We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice, and strengthening our democracy lead to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs, and a more just, equitable, and sustainable planet for all.

For more than 50 years, LCV has fought for solutions to the interconnected threats our environment and democracy face. We do so by working with and holding elected officials accountable, mobilizing, organizing, and building grassroots power in communities, electing candidates who share our values, and partnering with and supporting our 30+ state affiliates across the country.

LCV is seeking a State Capacity Building (SCB) Intern who will support the State Capacity Building Director in working with LCV and our 30+ state affiliates, collectively referred to as the Conservation Voters Movement (CVM), in learning how to plan and assist in implementing our network-wide onboarding processes and further develop our CVM communication and resource-sharing platforms. They will provide valuable support to state affiliates and the SCB department, offering timely assistance to affiliate members, project coordination and communication, administrative support, and collecting resources to share on our network-wide platforms. The State Capacity Building Intern will also play a supporting role in co-creating and facilitating online gatherings related to the improved onboarding process and CVM platforms.

In alignment with our organizational values, we strive to provide community-building and learning opportunities for all interns. The State Capacity Building Intern will join a Fall 2025 internship cohort that will have access to a variety of professional development opportunities including informational interviews with staff, office hours, Mid-Term and Final Evaluations, and organization-wide trainings and discussions. Additionally, all LCV interns are required to complete a Capstone Project, which is a self-directed project that gives interns the opportunity to showcase the skills they have developed over the course of the internship, and contribute original research or deliverables to the organization. Through these experiences, our internship program is designed to support professional growth, and equip interns with the tools and skills needed for continued development.

This position is classified as “ Regular Remote Work”, which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time.

General working conditions:

• Operate in a professional office or home office environment, and routinely use standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.

• Largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms.

Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Intern Will Gain Experience in:

• Building facilitation skills and incorporating inclusive and community-building practices into our online gatherings and platforms.

• Working with knowledge management and collaborative tools, including Salesforce, EveryAction, and Google Workspace.

• Collecting and disseminating network-wide resources and communication, especially helping elevate resources and efforts that reflect LCV and the CVM’s goals in advancing racial justice and equity.

• Working collaboratively across the organization and network-wide to achieve shared goals.

• Project management and administrative skills.

Qualifications:

• Experience: _Required _- Experience in using Google Workspace (Google document, spreadsheets, and Google Groups) and supporting facilitation of online events or trainings.

• Skills: Highly organized; strong attention to detail; excellent written and oral communications skills; strong research skills; exhibits solid judgment; critical thinking skills; able to work independently and as a team; able to handle multiple tasks; self-starter; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.

• Racial Justice and Equity Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV.

LCV offers sick leave, voting leave, and paid holidays that the organization observes, including federal holidays.

Apply Here: Candidates must apply through our job portal by July 13, 2025.**** No phone calls please.

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact [email protected].