Since re-launching in 2018, Georgia Conservation Voters has been working to establish our presence as a leader at the intersection of conservation policy and politics here in our state. Our careers are currently based in Atlanta, GA and are open to all qualified applicants. We believe that people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities, or who are members of other marginalized communities.
We are building a pretty amazing organizational culture, one that is grounded in doing exceptional work; prioritizing racial, gender, and economic justice; investing in our teammates’ success just as much as our own; and living our full, whole lives as people who are going to be a part of this movement for the long haul. We believe in well cared for, well-compensated employees. Our benefits package includes generous vacation time, sick pay, paid holidays, retirement, and employer-paid healthcare and dental insurance for full-time staff.
Position Opening
VICTORY INTERNSHIP
Salary: $20 per hour
Status: Intern, 10-15 hours per week
Reports To: Senior Organizer
Start Date: April 13, 2025 – December 2, 2025
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, Metro-Atlanta | Hybrid
Description:
The Georgia Conservation Voters family of organizations includes the Georgia Conservation Voters, Inc., the Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund, and the Georgia Conservation Voters Action Fund. The Georgia Conservation Voters’ (GCV) mission is to advocate for public policies that advance a more just and sustainable future, campaign for candidates who will make climate and environmental justice a priority, and hold elected officials accountable for their actions and votes. GCV believes all Georgians have the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, eat healthy foods, and live in a world free from environmental harm. GCV envisions a future where Georgia’s elected leaders are informed and empowered to take action to advance climate and environmental justice. GCV seeks to enrich collegiate students with full immersion in elections and advocacy work through our Victory Internship Program. GCV’s mission is to advocate for public policies that advance a more just and sustainable future, mobilize voters who make climate and environmental justice a priority, and hold elected officials accountable for their actions and votes. Students will embark on a partial Fiscal-long internship that includes at least 1-2 election cycles.
Role Summary:
As a Victory Intern, you will have the opportunity to sit in on key meetings and initiative days with elected officials and conservation partners and learn the ins and outs of what it takes to advance the climate space. Interns will help plan and host events promoting 100% Clean Energy in Georgia. You will recruit and invite students, voters, and GCV supporters from across the state to advocate for a cleaner, brighter future and build a strong community. Interns will have the opportunity to build a field campaign from the ground up by brainstorming and creating innovative ways to engage voters to support GCV’s endorsed candidates. You will work directly with voters through canvassing events, phone banking, text banking, and postcard writing to help activate them to vote and educate the voter on the importance of electing environmentally sound candidates. You’ll recruit volunteers from your personal network to be engaged with the events you create and learn the basics of volunteer retention and what it takes to maintain a solid volunteer program for a campaign. You will learn the key points of the environmental landscape and what GCV and other organizations in the environmental sector are currently working towards. Interns will receive one-on-one mentorship and group training from the Senior Organizer and have time to get to know GCV’s candidates by attending campaign meetings. You will learn how a campaign budget is created and executed to maintain a successful field campaign. Interns will also learn how to prioritize races based on organizational goals and how to create a clear path to victory when managing a slate of endorsed candidates.
Benefits & Opportunities:
– Political and Electoral experience with great exposure to Municipal, Local, and State races
– Exposure to elected officials, candidates, and campaigns.
Attending Fundraising events where you gain crucial networking opportunities.
– Working in a collaborative environment with like-minded individuals.
– Beautiful office space designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork with access to building amenities such as the onsite gym.
– Access to the Senior Organizer and Political Director.
– The opportunity to have your resume edited and approved for the job you want in the field at the conclusion of your internship.
– Mentorship for getting into an industry that is hard to break into and networking opportunities in the field.
– Consideration for a job with Georgia Conservation Voters if there is an opening in the same department.
– Hourly wages that reflect the scale of current industry work at the same level.
Requirements:
– Interns will have a hybrid schedule of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with some Saturdays & Sundays. Saturdays and Sundays are usually reserved for company or candidate events where attendance is required, and most canvassing events will take place on the weekend. Weekends will become more frequent and, most of the time, consecutive as an election draws closer. Attendance is imperative to make sure candidates have all the support they need. The Senior Organizer will have the schedule ready in a timely manner, so Interns know when they are expected to work on a weekend. Interns can expect at least 10 hours a week with the exception that time may flux up to 15 hours a week closer to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) election periods and important events. Interns will not always be required to work in the office and will have hybrid work. Still, the Senior Organizer will designate and communicate office days in advance.
– Interns must commit to the full partial fiscal year internship with a small break in the summer for Out-Of-State Interns to resume when school is back in session. (If applicable). There will be an all-team internship break after the June 17th Public Service Commission Special Election which will be communicated by the Senior Organizer regarding specific dates.
– Ability to travel: Must be willing to travel extensively for community events, candidate events, campus outreach, training, other meetings, and professional development opportunities; expect frequent local travel (2-3 times per week)
– Be willing to (with training) recruit a team of local volunteers, welcome them into the campaign, and regularly provide them with candidate events to plug into.
– Be willing to utilize your personal network to turn out volunteer support for campaign efforts.
– Interns will need to commit to making phone calls in GCV’s database to turn out GCV supporters to events.
– Interns will develop relationships and partnerships with community organizations, leaders, and institutions, particularly among communities of color, the health field, churches, schools, and other relevant communities.
– Interns will be required to communicate regularly with campaign staff and the Senior Organizer to provide feedback and share progress.
What We Look For:
– Commitment to progressive values, including but not limited to support of climate action, equity, and justice.
– Strong initiative and willingness to get the job done.
– Outgoing personality with enthusiasm and commitment to amplify diverse voices and leadership of communities of color in Georgia.
– Great oral communication skills with a strong commitment to follow-up.
– Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
– Creative problem-solver who is resourceful during challenging or new situations.
– Committed to building local power and capacity.
How To Apply:
Application Form
If your experience is primarily out-of-state, please speak directly in your cover letter about why you want to do this work in the state of Georgia.
GCV is an equal opportunity and fair chance employer committed to a just, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact jobs@gaconservationvoters.org
