DESCRIPTION

The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society.

 

At The Climate Reality Project, we come to work every day to help solve the climate crisis. We do it by working from the ground up, empowering people and communities worldwide to fight for their future and together drive a just transition to clean energy.

 

We are committed to building a more just and equitable world, one where all voices are heard and respected regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical ability. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communities.

 

We encourage applicants to read our diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice statement on our www.sgf.or.kr

 

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The goal of our internship program is to provide a high-quality learning experience that helps to form the foundation for a career in the climate change or environmental movement for a diverse group of individuals seeking hands-on work experience in the field.

 

We offer an unpaid internship that aligns to typical college semesters. Interns will be allowed to work a maximum of 30 hours per week. The internship opportunities are in a variety of programs and departments that will vary from cycle to cycle. Climate Reality Project interns in the Korea Office will be assigned a mentor who will work closely with them to help navigate the organization, create overall objectives, and oversee their work plan.

Successful applicants must be at least 18 years of age and will be asked to prove that they can legally work in South Korea. Students and non-traditional students are encouraged to apply.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:

·         Assisting with international activities held by the Climate Reality Project Headquarter and the Korea District Office, domestic training, events, projects, climate group action (Act of Leadership), operation of any other climate education programs, including preparing informational documents, organizing recruitment, event logistics, applications review, follow-up etc.

·         Assisting with participation in events organized by government agencies and the running of campaigns

·         Managing communication with external entities, and assisting active participation

·         Assisting with managing and operating social media (SNS) and Reality Hub

·         Aggregating and drafting social media and other communications from US Headquarter, other branch offices and identifying content for the wider audience.

·         Supporting Climate Reality’s Local Climate Leader and Campus Corps Chapters;

·         Supporting the Our Climate Moment: Let’s Get to Work and Climate Reality campaigns, specifically through Climate Reality Leaders and Presenters;

·         Assisting with campaign and grassroots organizing tactics such as volunteer recruitment, coalition building, media engagement;

·         Assisting with the production of online and offline content and resources for campaigns;

·         Researching and tracking Climate Reality Campaign related news

·         Assisting the District Manager of the Korea Office with reporting

·         Any other area of interest that the intern identifies

·         Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Good writing and verbal communication skills.

·         Creative problem solving and experience working on a team.

·         Experience in volunteer education and outreach.

·         Prior work in nonprofit advocacy and the climate movement.

·         Cross-cultural communication experience.

 

 

TIME COMMITMENT

This position requires a minimum of 15 hours per week with possibly more depending on department workload and intern availability.

Depending on the situation, internships can also take place online.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume with cover letter to climateproject@tcpkorea.org.

Please use the subject line “2024 KOREA DISTRICT SUPPORT INTERNSHIP” in your email to identify your interest in this position. Applications will be accepted until a candidate is identified.

 

The Climate Reality Project Korea Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.