The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters is a nonprofit organization working to educate voters and elected leaders on state environmental issues. We collaborate with dozens of groups to develop and support  good environmental policies at the state legislature, publish an annual Environmental Scorecard grading legislators on their environmental voting records, endorse candidates for state office who will make the environment a top priority, and help to get conservation-minded people informed and involved. 

Our interns assist us with all of these tasks and more. From attending briefings and hearings at the Capitol to helping with research on policies or legislation, current and prospective college students have the opportunity to be part of an important movement while earning credit towards their degree.

​HOW TO APPLY

Please email a cover note and resume to CTLCV at apply@ctlcv.org.  Qualified candidates will be contacted. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or graduate school, or law program. Preference given to those students receiving credit for the internship. Interns will work a minimum of one partial day per week at our Hartford office in combination with remote/hybrid work. Most internships range from 10-20 hours per week. ​

​CURRENT INTERNSHIPS

COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH INTERN

CTLCV seeks an energetic individual with excellent verbal and creative writing skills to:

1. Assist with overall communications outreach and social media strategy
2. Engage with urban communities on environmental issues
3. Activate citizens to have their lawmakers and/or candidates committed to environmental policies
4. Learn how to track and influence environmental policy at the state level.

               Reports to: Managing Director
               Semester: Any Semester

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DEVELOPMENT INTERN

CTLCV seeks an energetic individual with excellent verbal and creative writing skills to assist in vital fundraising efforts. This intern will learn and hone highly marketable skills in the development and maintenance of the organization’s fundraising activities. The intern will help the Development Director on communications with previous and potential donors, look for opportunities to garner support for the organization, and assist in formulating and writing grant proposals. Competence in Microsoft Excel and experience with grant writing, database management, or working with non-profits is a plus.

                Reports to: Managing Director
                Semester: Any Semester

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POLITICAL INTERN: ​ENVIRONMENTAL SCORECARD

CTLCV seeks a self-motivated individual with exemplary skills in verbal and written communication and an interest in environmental policy to help CTLCV develop the annual Environmental Scorecard for the current Connecticut legislative session. Prospective candidates should be prepared to directly communicate with legislators and special interest groups to identify, track and summarize legislation resulting from the year's legislative session. Strong communication and social media skills recommended.

                Reports to: Managing Director
                Semester: Any Semester

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POLITICAL INTERN: ELECTIONS AND LEGISLATIVE OUTREACH

CTLCV is seeking an individual with strong organizational skills to assist the organization in reaching out to candidates for state legislature prior to the elections. The intern will assist in the endorsement process of pro-environment candidates by contacting candidates, researching races, helping to distribute and get candidate questionnaires for review, and coordinate logistics of candidate surveys and interviews. A key responsibility will be to prepare materials for CTLCV board members reviewing candidates for possible endorsement.

                Reports to: Managing Director
                Semester: Spring or Summer

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BRIEFING BOOK INTERN

The CTLCV Education Fund is seeking an undergraduate student with exemplary research and writing skills to assist with the update of a briefing book about Connecticut’s environmental issues in relation to the development of law and advocacy at the state level. Prospective candidates should have excellent written communication skills, an interest in environmental issues, and a general understanding of the state political process.

                Reports to: Managing Director
                Semester: Any Semester

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GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

CTLCV seeks a creative individual with technical and artistic abilities to assist in creating visual concepts to communicate, inspire, and inform our members. Prospective candidates should have experience developing brand images, advertisements, brochures, website design and other organization materials. Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite package, primarily Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign is required.
               
                Reports to:  Managing Director
                Semester: Any Semester