Sierra Nevada Alliance

This summer, Kathleen McIntyre worked as the Regional Climate Intern with the Sierra Nevada Alliance. The Alliance is a non-profit that works to protect and restore Sierra land, water, wildlife, and communities. It is an umbrella group that provides support, information, networking opportunities to its member organizations. As the Regional Climate Intern, she worked on several projects including coordination of major advocacy events and producing the 3rd Edition Climate Change Toolkit. Kathleen learned about California water and land use policy, campaign advocacy, event coordination, and the interview process.

Internship Details

Organization Sierra Nevada Alliance - South Lake Tahoe, CA
Employment Sector
Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit
Student's Field of Study
Environmental Policy and Planning
Topic Areas of Internship

Climate Change/Global Warming, Land Use Planning, Water Resources

Duration & Dates 16 weeks, starting 5/10/2010
Skills Gained

Grant Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis

Duties Performed

Event Planning, Grassroots Organizing, Policy or Program Analysis

How Student Obtained Internship On-line
Paid or Unpaid?
Funded by the Marshall Weinberg Fellowship Program