Join the team fighting for nature and prosperity for all.
Current openings are listed below:
Intern
Description
This is an exciting, fast-paced internship for ambitious undergraduate students or recent graduates. Environmental Progress (EP) is a research and policy organization fighting for clean power and energy justice to achieve nature and prosperity for all. We are a new organization with a big mission, and we are looking for a team of interns to our greater goal. The ideal intern will be responsible for administrative tasks as well as ensuring a smoothly operated and comfortable workplace.
Office Manager Job Responsibilities:
Accounting:
Oversee payroll
Track expenses and log receipts
Transfer funds and prepare invoices
Human Resources
Orientation of fellows and new employees
Tracking employee PTO and sick-days
Managing insurance payments and premiums
IT
Learn and use Shutterstock, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, Slack
Learn and operate Every Action: manage outreach emails and donor data
Squarespace: assist with website maintenance
Marketing
Help coordinate and recruit student fellows and focus group participants
Organize and assist with gift-shop and front of house duties
Event coordination and promotion
Send and distribute donor gifts
Office
Ensure a tidy and organized workspace
Order new supplies as needed
Enhance and maintain organizational culture
Contact tech and customer service for various platforms
Executive Assistance
Maintain office calendar
Organize travel itineraries
Schedule calls
Assist with tasks as needed
Qualification and requirements:
All EP employees, fellows and interns should share the following qualities:
Works hard
Able to work from EP's Berkeley office
Open-minded
Very intelligent and LEARNS QUICKLY
Capable of scanning large quantities of text or video
Capable of synthesizing information as words or images
Able to see both the big picture and small details
Familiar with the subject matter
“Do what it takes and get it done” attitude
Enjoys and is able to efficiently manage multiple projects at once.
Computer literate and web savvy
Previous office experience is a plus, and a hard-working attitude and focus is a must. There is room for growth with the right person, as we are a new organization continuously expanding. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Details at a glance
On-site Location
Full Time Schedule
4-Year Degree Required
Entry level
Benefits
This is a full-time, 30-40 hours per week position, eligible for medical and dental insurance.
How To Apply
info@environmentalprogress.org
To apply, please do the following:
Familiarize yourself with Environmental Progress by visiting our web site, and watching founder and President Michael Shellenberger's TED talk, "How Fear of Nuclear Hurts the Environment."
Send a resume and cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position, and what makes you qualified, along with three references to info@environmentalprogress.org
Location
2569 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Research Fellowships
EP Fellowships provide students and others opportunities to gain research, writing and advocacy skills while changing the world. Read more about the EP Fellowship Program and Fellow research projects here.
EP Fellows can use the research done here for coursework, theses and dissertations. Opportunity for compensation based on experience. Fellowships are available year round.
EP fellows should be:
Hardworking
Able to work from EP's Berkeley office
Open-minded
Capable of scanning large quantities of text or video
Able to see both the big picture and small details
Familiar with the subject matter
Comfortable with computer and technology
Able to efficiently manage and enjoy multiple research projects at once
