The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters is a non-profit organization working to educate voters and elected leaders on state environmental issues. CTLCV (and CTLCV Education Fund) works with dozens of groups to develop and support good environmental policies at the state legislature.
How to Apply
Please email a cover note and resume to CTLCVEF's Executive Director, Lori Brown, at apply@ctlcv.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls please.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or graduate school, or law program. All interns report to our Hartford Office and work a minimum of 10 hours/week for 3 months or minimum required for school credit.
Community Organizing Intern
The CTLCV Education Fund is seeking an energetic individual with excellent verbal and creative writing skills to assist with community engagement on environmental issues. An ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about restoring and protecting the environment, interested in learning about the legislative process, and environmental activism. Conversational in Spanish preferred.
Reports to: Community Organizer
Semester: Any Semester
Development Intern
CTLCV seeks an energetic individual with excellent verbal and creative writing skills to assist in vital fundraising efforts. The intern will learn and hone highly marketable skills in the development and maintenance of the organization’s fundraising activities. The intern will help the Development Director on communications with previous and potential donors, look for opportunities to garner support for the organization, and assist in formulating and writing grant proposals. Competence in Microsoft Excel and experience with grant writing, database management, or working with non-profits is a plus.
Reports to: Development Director
Semester: Spring or Summer
Communications & Outreach Intern
The CTLCV Education Fund seeks an energetic individual with excellent verbal and creative writing skills to: 1) assist with overall communications outreach and social media strategy; 2) engage with urban communities on environmental issues; 3) activate citizens to have their lawmakers and/or candidates running for office committed to environmental policies; 4) learn how to track and influence environmental policy at the state level.
Reports to: Communications Director
Semester: Any Semester
Briefing Book Intern
The CTLCV Education Fund is seeking an undergraduate student with exemplary research and writing skills to assist with the update of a briefing book about Connecticut’s environmental issues in relation to the development of law and advocacy at the state level. Prospective candidates should have excellent written communication skills, an interest in environmental issues, and a general understanding of the state political process.
Reports to: Policy Advocate
Semester: Any Semester
Graphic Design Intern
The CTLCV Education Fund seeks a creative individual with technical and artistic abilities to assist in creating visual concepts to communicate, inspire, and inform our members. Prospective candidates should have experience developing brand images, advertisements, brochures, website design and other organization materials. Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite package, primarily Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign is required.
Reports to: Communications Director
Semester: Any Semester
The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV Education Fund) is a bipartisan, statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting our environment by making it a priority for our elected leaders. As a legislative watchdog we work in concert with environmental advocacy groups across CT to identify and highlight important bills impacting our air, water, wildlife, open space and health, then turn those priorities into legislative success at the state and local levels. CTLCV is committed to ensuring that disadvantaged communities benefit from equitable, targeted, and community-driven investments in the transition to a clean energy economy. Through advocacy and education, we keep lawmakers informed of the latest issues, track key legislation, and inform elected officials of the pro-environment position. CTLCV Education Fund is an equal opportunity employer committed to working toward a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive environmental movement, and seeks to hire staff, contractors and interns that reflect the diverse communities and perspectives that make up Connecticut. We are a growing organization that offers a vast array of experience with opportunity for advancement. We encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply.
