Job Description

EarthShare is seeking a vivacious, energetic, and ambitious full-time intern to attend charitable fairs throughout the DC metropolitan area for the fall. You will be the face of EarthShare on the campaign trail, so a positive and enthusiastic attitude is a must. Your main focus will be to engage potential donors, provide materials and take away items, and explain EarthShare and our role within the given campaign. These tabling fairs are a key component to EarthShare’s mission of promoting environmental education and charitable giving.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

-          Providing materials and give away items to potential donors.

-          Speaking to and engaging individuals and groups at fairs, meetings, and campaign kickoffs.

Qualifications

Intern must be a self-motivated and reliable individual who is comfortable working independently with limited supervision.  This is a remote directed position, and thus most communication will be done via email, and phone. Office work will not be required, unless otherwise discussed, but intern will be required to come to the office to restock materials. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, feel comfortable talking to people, have excellent organizational and time management skills.

-Preferably a U.S. citizen with valid I. D (A lot of our DC events are in federal buildings)

-Have a personal vehicle (This position involves extensive travel to and from events, so a personal vehicle is a must. Chosen intern must be willing to drive outside of the DC metropolitan area- to include Baltimore and Richmond).

-Knowledge of environmental issues a plus.

Additional Information

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Reimbursement- The chosen candidate will be reimbursed for any direct travel costs for campaign events attended.

Stipend – We will offer a monthly stipend for this position. Stipend amount will depend on prior experience and skills.

START: August/September 2019 END DATE: December 2019 PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CAN BE FLEXIBLE ON YOUR START AND END DATES.   HOURS: M-F as needed. 18 – 25 hours per week. Most events take place in the morning and are around 2 to 4 hours in length.