Position Title: DEIJ Intern, Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed
Department: Government Relations
Location: Remote Temporarily
Reports to: Engagement Coordinator, Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed
Job Classification: Temporary, Part-Time, hourly, 15 hours/week
Start Date: July 2022
End Date: November 2022
Job Description: The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Intern will work with the Engagement Coordinator to advance the goals of New Jersey Audubon and the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW) by assisting with DEIJ efforts. The intern will deepen their understanding of DEIJ concepts, application, and strategies by actively participating in CDRW’s DEIJ goals and attending external DEIJ trainings.
New Jersey Audubon and the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed are dedicated to the journey of advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in their work to advocate for a healthy and protected watershed. As an organization and Coalition, we strive to address these issues and cultivate a Coalition that comprehensively and authentically includes all voices in the watershed.
Learning Objective: The candidate should have an interest in social and environmental justice, non-profit operations, advocacy, community engagement, and relationship building. The intern will learn skills on how to identify and implement DEIJ efforts, how to facilitate conversations with CDRW members on DEIJ, how to create and disseminate resources, and how to maintain a robust membership base.
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Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:
Starting date: July 2022
End Date: November 2022
Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled
Salary: $13.00/hour
To Apply: Please send cover letter of interest and resume as a single PDF document listing job position in subject line, to hr.grintern@njaudubon.org
We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply. The New Jersey Audubon Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed was formed in 2012 to protect and restore the land and waters in the Delaware River Basin. We amplify the collective power of 170+ member organizations and other stakeholders as we advocate for a healthy and protected watershed with an inclusive, unified voice. The Coalition convenes member and non-member organizations, builds capacity, coordinates communications, and advances policy at the federal and state levels.
Our vision is a Delaware River Basin recognized as one of America's Great Waters, providing clean water, healthy habitat, and accessible outdoor recreation and public access. The Coalition’s advocacy efforts will be inclusive and promote participation and collaboration so the Basin is robustly funded and sustainably managed to support people and wildlife.