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Policy Intern
California Trout Inc
Sacramento, CA, USA
Posted on Oct 17, 2024
POSITION: Policy Intern
OFFICE LOCATION: Sacramento, CA
FUNCTIONAL AREA: Legal & Policy
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION: $16.70 / hourly
Position Summary: The Policy Intern (intern) will work closely with the Policy team, regional directors and regional staff to provide internal policy support to CalTrout staff and assist in state-level
political engagement. The intern will be expected to engage with the appropriate internal staff and partners to complete their projects, and will also be expected to present their work to CalTrout staff at the conclusion of their internship. The intern will be required to work in person from our office or the state legislature 2 days per week, and undergrad, recently graduated and graduate students from a variety of academic backgrounds are welcome to apply. The intern will begin working on Feb 3, 2025 and conclude the internship on May 15, 2025.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The intern will learn the basic skills of state lobbying, non-profit advocacy and will
develop their communicative and strategic abilities by shadowing the Policy Associate and
other members and partners of the Policy Team. The intern will also witness firsthand how a bill is moved through the state legislature and will witness the formation of the state budget as they engage with the Policy Team on these items. The intern will practice these skills when engaging with the legislature and agency staff by attending scheduled meetings, attending drop-in visits, and registering brief support or opposition in legislative committee hearings. They will also connect with CalTrout partners and outside organizations as they learn to engage on policy issues.
Requirements & Qualifications:
The following are requirements of the internship position:
- Must be enrolled in studies to complete a 2 or 4 year undergraduate or graduate degree OR has recently earned a graduate or undergraduate degree.
- Must be able to work 2 days in-person per week.
- Must demonstrate a strong interest in environmental policy in the application process.
- Must submit the following as part of the application
- Resume or CV
- Writing sample of no more than 10 pages
- In lieu of a cover letter, answers to supplemental questions on the sheet linked here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12lqqdb6BOJVWdEQ4VJzEgZkwJ0xd0i3QZhzCOXQ-tI4/edit?tab=t.0
Physical Demands:
Benefits: California Trout offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience; health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), retirement plan with matching, generous holidays and vacation benefits
California Trout (CalTrout) is a highly recognized and effective 501(c)3 conservation organization headquartered in San Francisco. For over 50 years, CalTrout has championed a remarkable number of initiatives focused on solving complex resource issues that balance the needs of fish and people. CalTrout has six regionally based offices located in key geographies where wild fish influence local communities. Our professional staff drives innovative, science-based solutions that work for the diverse interests of fish, farms, commerce and the community. CalTrout is backed by a passionate Board of Directors, along with highly committed donors and a strong membership base.
Diversity: CalTrout does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.