Video-blog on the 'Best Internship on Earth'

Interested in spending the summer traveling, making a difference and telling friends about the adventure? The Sierra Club is looking for two young adults to spend the summer “enjoying, exploring and protecting.” The two interns will explore the country with the Sierra Club’s activist and outings programs then video blog about their experiences.

It’s not a one-size-fits-all program. The two interns will shape the trip from their own interests.

Imagine helping urban kids explore the outdoors on a backpacking adventure in California’s San Jacinto Mountains with Inner City Outings; working on an archaeological dig in Utah; attending an event sponsored by the Military Families and Veterans’ Initiative; marching in the Puerto Rico Day Parade; or lobbying in Washington, D.C. All those were actions chosen by previous interns. While video-blogging, this year’s two outdoor enthusiasts will have VIP access to one of America’s most effective grassroots environmental organizations with more than 2.1 million members and supporters nationwide. 

The ideal candidates are college students or recent graduates. While working together, one will be story telling as on-camera talent; the other position will focus on video production skills. When not traveling, the interns will be based with the Sierra Club’s communications team in San Francisco, working with them on reviewing, cutting and editing video clips as well as chronicling the process in a blog and other available media resources.

To apply, students and recent graduates must be over the age of 18 and submit a short video clip of 60 – 90 seconds. The video will feature their love for the outdoors and why they want to intern with the Sierra Club. Chosen candidates will receive a stipend; all-expenses paid travel, as well as $1,000 worth of outdoor gear and clothing from The North Face, one of the internships sponsors.

To submit an application for the Best Internship on Earth, please visit Sierra Club. 

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