Grassroots internship
Summer 2026 internship to learn about grassroots organizing, local sustainable energy solutions, and how to become a powerhouse for creating positive social change! All while getting paid to do something good for our community and Earth.
Join a team working in common cause to create a sustainable energy future!
Community for Sustainable Energy, www.cforse.org, is a grassroots organization dedicated to the practice of democracy in pursuit of a more sustainable society.
We are hiring for interns with our campaign staff to:
- Raise public awareness of local energy policy
- Reach 100% Renewable Electricity in Northern Colorado
- Maximize distributed renewable energy in Fort Collins
- Get public schools to go solar
- Hold local officials accountable to their sustainability goals
Working with CforSE is like an intensive/immersive 7 hour class. The work day is a 2 hr lecture/study session, followed by a 4.5 hr lab, followed by 30 minute recap.
We maintain a fun and relaxed staff dynamic, but the work is consistently challenging, never dull! You will need to be on point to be successful. A variety of advancement opportunities exist to develop social media, plan events, coordinate volunteers, network coalitions, research, and writing. This is an excellent resume builder for a career in advocacy.
Internship credits available for political science, sociology, psychology, and related studies.
Schedule:
Sunday - Thursday, 2:00-9:00 pm.
Qualifications:
- Sincere passion for Earth
- Dedication to social activism
- Confidence in your communication skills
- Good student
- Enjoy being outside
Must live in Northern Colorado
**Can you follow directions?** Prove you're not a bot by sending your resume and cover letter directly to me: cforse.fredATgmail.com. Don't forget to check out our website: CforSE.org