Actions Administration Internship

Greenpeace is best known for non-violent direct actions—the peaceful activities we deploy to defend the planet, advance our campaigns, and inspire citizens to become active in working toward a more green and peaceful planet. A sampling of images from our 40+-year history shows the breadth of our activities and extent of our capabilities. The opportunity for creativity and innovation is vast.

The Greenpeace USA Action Team develops and coordinates non-violent direct actions in support of Greenpeace campaigns. Action staffers work with campaigners to identify strategic moments and creative ideas for actions and other forms of direct communication. The Action Team also cares for all the direct action equipment and runs a highly specialized technical training program to provide the skills Greenpeace activists need to go out and peacefully protest in dynamic ways.

The Actions Intern will provide support to the Action Team in all areas of its activities, and will work in both the office in DC and at the Greenpeace equipment center in Landover, Maryland.

Responsibilities:

• Logistical research
• Updating the Action Team's section of the internal website
• Coordinating meetings and conference calls
• General administrative support
• Communicating with activists and volunteers
• Coordinating travel arrangements
• Assisting with various projects including photo opportunities and direct communications as they arise
• Assisting with equipment prep and maintenance
• Other duties as apparent or assigned

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be over 18, but do not have to be current student
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong research skills, computer skills
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Willingness to learn about and work with equipment and tools
• Good analytical thinking skills
• Commitment to protecting the environment, belief in non-violent direct action as a means of affecting change