Volunteer and Intern Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
The Alliance always needs volunteer support at our events, including our annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in South Lake Tahoe in March, our annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Truckee in early summer, and at our bi-annual Conference (2018 location TBD) in late summer. If you are interested in volunteering at any of these events, please check out their event pages (as they become available) and reach out to Carley O’Connell, Program Associate, at carleyATsierranevadaalliance.org or 530-542-4546.
Given the small size of our staff, the Alliance could also benefit from a volunteer who would be interested in helping with office management duties in our Truckee office. These duties might include assisting with donor mailers (stuffing and addressing envelopes), making phone calls to donors and potential donors, assisting with filing, and other tasks as they become relevant. If you are interested in helping the Alliance out in this way, please contact Carley O’Connell, Program Associate, at carleyATsierranevadaalliance.org or 530-542-4546.
Internship Opportunities
Interns work side-by-side with our dedicated staff to learn about and make a difference on the conservation issues affecting John Muir’s famed ‘Range of Light’, while gaining valuable work experience in the non-profit sector.
Communications Internship
Position needed starting ASAP. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The Sierra Nevada Alliance is seeking a dynamic intern to provide a wide range of communication and research support to the Development Program. The communications intern will work directly with the Director to achieve the goals of the committee. In turn, the Alliance hopes to provide our intern with the opportunity to gain leadership skills and experience and familiarity in the following areas: communications (web, media, email and traditional correspondence), philanthropy, fundraising and donor relations. We are looking for an intern to work 10-20 hours a week in our office in Truckee. Start/end dates and hours are flexible.
Internship opportunities include:
• Web Design: Develop white paper on best practices for updating the Alliance’s current website, email and e-newsletters. Research and non-profit websites using updated technology such as RSS feeds, widgets, video & sound.
• Web and Social Networking: Assist with the development of web social networking tools.
• Newsletters: Assist with design and content of quarterly newsletter and monthly e-newsletters.
• Outreach Materials: Design outreach materials such as flyers, posters, invitations.
• Media Outreach: Assist with media outreach. Help create media releases to increase public knowledge of the Sierra Nevada Alliance accomplishments, events and workshops.
• General Support: Assist the staff in other general duties.
Intern(s) may work on one or more of the aforementioned activities depending on experience and interest. We are looking for an intern to work in our Truckee office. Start/end dates and hours are flexible. This intern position is unpaid.
We are looking for interns with the following qualities:
• Passion for the Sierra and its unique issues.
• Interest in Communications and Outreach.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Strong writing and verbal communication (including telephone) skills.
• Experience working in an office environment.
• Flexibility in taking on new challenges. Strong computer skills.
• Experience with InDesign and Photoshop required.
Application instructions: To apply, please submit your resume, contact info and cover letter expressing your interest in this position, what you hope to learn and what you will bring the Sierra Nevada Alliance to Carley O’Connell, Program Associate at carleyATsierranevadaalliance.org . Please feel free to call at 530.542.4546 or email for more information.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Internship
Position needed starting January 2018. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The Wild and Scenic Film Festival On Tour combines award winning environmental and adventure films with the energy and local activism. The Sierra Nevada Alliance annually hosts two of these inspiring events, and we are looking for an energetic and dynamic intern to help make our 2018 film festivals the most successful yet. We hope Film Festival Attendees will be inspired to take further action regarding issues that impact our environment, ourselves and our world! We are seeking a talented and hardworking intern to provide a wide range of special event organizing support to help achieve this goal. The Film Festival intern’s primary responsibility will be to assist in planning, coordinating and implementing the 13th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour in South Lake Tahoe, California in March 2018 and the 2nd Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour in Truckee, California in early summer 2018.
In turn, the Alliance hopes to provide our intern with the opportunity to gain experience and familiarity in the following areas: special event planning and coordinating, media and outreach, budgeting and financial record keeping, sponsorship and leadership training. We are looking for an intern to work a minimum of 10 hours a week in our office in Truckee. Start/end dates and hours are flexible.
Internship opportunities include:
- Event Planning: Responsible for supporting the planning, coordinating, and implementing of the film festivals, including community outreach, marketing, PR and a Silent Auction.
- General Support: Support staff in other general duties such as making phone calls, database management, representing the Sierra Nevada Alliance at meetings or community events, and other office duties.
Intern(s) may work on one or more of the aforementioned activities depending on experience and interest. This intern position is unpaid.
We are looking for interns with the following qualities:
- Passion for the Sierra and its unique issues.
- Interest in Special Events.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Strong writing and verbal communication (including telephone) skills.
- Experience working in an office environment.
- Flexibility in taking on new challenges.
- Positive attitude, personal integrity, and sense of humor.
- Strong computer skills
Application instructions: To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this position, what you hope to learn, and what you will bring the Sierra Nevada Alliance to Carley O’Connell, Program Associate, at carleyATsierranevadaalliance.org . Please feel free to call at 530.542.4546 ext. 702 or email for more information.