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 |
