Are you passionate about helping protect Utah from nuclear and toxic waste, and promoting a renewable energy future?  Do you want to support this work by helping grow one of Utah’s premier grassroots advocacy organizations? Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in non-profit fundraising, marketing, policy, outreach and more?

HEAL Utah is seeking 1 or 2 summer interns to help with the following projects:

--Helping us reach new supporters around the state, via tabling and outreach events such as Farmer’s markets

--Research and writing to support our campaigns, such as: Urging Gov. Herbert to keep hotter “blended” nuclear waste out of Utah; Fighting the proposed Green River nuclear reactors; Working to transition as quickly as possible away from dirty coal power plants; Pushing renewable energy; Lobbying our Congressional delegation to back the to support the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, to ban all nuclear explosions anywhere.

--Ongoing organizational tasks, such as helping us engage dozens of HEAL Utah volunteers, manage our list of over 8,000 existing supporters and help cultivate hundreds of new supporters.

--Assist with HEAL Utah events, including press conferences, regulatory hearings and monthly HEAL Community educational nights.

We are looking for a highly-motivated self-starter. Successful applicants will be: passionate about Utah’s health and environment; outgoing; disciplined; be determined problem-solvers; and have an engaging personality. Preference will be given to those with a background in: environmental issues, public policy, research, public speaking, activism, nonprofits, fundraising and marketing.
 

Requirements:


--Passion for HEAL Utah’s work and dedication to helping us grow


--Ability to commit 12-15 hours per week from approximately mid to late May till mid August

--Available some weekends and evenings


--Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 

Compensation: Interns will be paid a stipend of $500 to $750, depending on experience and hours.
Deadlines:
 Submit: (1) A detailed cover letter explaining your fit, (2) A resume describing prior relevant experience, and (3) one or two names whom we can call for references to jobs@healutah.org by Apr. 22, 2013. (EARTH DAY!)

Questions can be directed to: Matt Pacenza at matt@healutah.org or 801-355-5055