 
Get Involved
Want to get involved through interning? Sign up to discover how you can make a difference for a more energy-independent future. There are two options for internships:
1. Paid Internships are a definitive 10 hours per week, with a regular committed schedule of ~6 of those hours during our regular hours, which are between 10 and 5, Monday through Thursday. We also ask for a 2-semester commitment, pending a positive performance review, from our paid internships. Paid internships are more competitive.
2. Volunteer internships are also 10 hours per week with some hours during the regular working hours, 10-5, Mon-Thurs, but we are able to be somewhat more flexible with those requirements. It is still recommended to commit to at least a semester, and two semesters if possible, to get the most out of the internship. You are able to get school volunteer hour credit, other volunteer hour credit, and internship credit at a school as desired and arranged. It is possible to shift to a paid internship if one is available during the next semester.
In both cases, our team is great and our intern program provides a good opportunity to gain real-life hands-on experience in running parts of an effective organization. After you complete the form below, please email your resume to interns@rethinkenergyflorida.org with a short cover letter telling us which you prefer.
In addition to the open internships described above, we are also a work site for CareerSource Capital Region. People who meet the income and other guidelines for the ‘Work Experience’ program are welcome to apply at the links below for 25 hours per week positions. Also, please send an email to interns@rethinkenergyflorida.
Learn about the intern’s responsibilities!
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Expands outreach programs targeted toward Elementary, Middle, and High School youth
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Outreach to schools, including Elementary, Middle, and High schools for presentations
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Fosters good relations with community schools to promote outreach initiatives and projects
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Fosters good relations with after-school programs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, & youth church groups
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Finds new groups and areas to introduce to ReThink
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Develops presentation materials for outreach
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Researches tabling or presentation opportunities and coordinates tabling events
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Maintains materials for information table (Earth Day and other events), seeks out at least two information table opportunities per month, and works with the volunteer coordinator to staff tables
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Serves on Energy Ball Publicity Committee
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Manages Outreach Committee
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Works on research of current issues and legislative events
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Organizes letter writing and other actions
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Maintains coordination of the outreach committee
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Constantly updating and researching key issues
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Seeks opportunities for ReThink to table during community events
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General outreach to your area and opportunities to get adults involved in our mission
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Gives presentations to adult groups about ReThink and energy issues
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Works with the Communication Coordinator to publicize events and outreach projects
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Expands and refines ReThink’s Marketing and Branding plan that includes social media, on-site visits, and strategies for investing in new and existing markets
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Finds new groups and areas to introduce to Rethink
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Assists the Volunteer Coordinator with volunteer recruitment as integral part of marketing plan
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Conducts research on Media outlets in target areas around Florida
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Works with the Webmaster to keep the website updated
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Graphic design of materials, and displays to ensure branding and identity of ReThink
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Design materials that emotionally engage the public’s interest and increase a sense of belonging and awareness of ReThink
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Works with the Communications Coordinator to manage the Energy Ball Publicity Committee
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Create informative posts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
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Develop and send weekly and monthly emails with news and upcoming events
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Write blog posts for ReThink’s website
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Make use of ReThink Energy YouTube channel, Tumblr, and Twitter
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Publicize events on ReThink’s website, Facebook, and community calendars
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Develop Media Advisories and press releases
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Join the Energy Ball Publicity Committee during the Summer
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Join the Reclaiming Florida’s Future Publicity Committee during the Spring
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Update ReThink’s website (WordPress) with timely information
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Make use of ReThink’s YouTube channel, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Tumblr, and Twitter
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Grows ReThink Energy’s social media presence and reach
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Explore new social media platforms
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Publicizes events via Facebook, community calendars, and other social media
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Manages blog and news portions of web site
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Timely updates related to news items on our social media sites
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Creation of graphically interesting images for social media
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Creates flyers and graphics for ReThink and the Communication Team
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Develops infographics and visually appealing ways to educate our constituents
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Works with the Webmaster to develop visually appealing graphics for the website blog posts, main page, and other pages
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Works with the Communications Coordinator to create visually appealing images for emails
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Supports fundraising by creating visually appealing and engaging graphics for Energy Ball or other fundraising efforts
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Assists with website reorganization and keeps the website up to date
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Adds events to the website calendar
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Keeps the Staff Page up-to-date
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Develops blog posts based on current campaigns and activities of the organizations
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Works closely with the Policy, Legislative Policy, and Research Team to research current issues and legislative events
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Organizes letter writing and other actions
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Develops talking points, with the Research and Policy Coordinators, for advocacy activities
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Sets up and coordinates staffing for one local letter-writing party per month
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Works with volunteers to coordinate advocacy actions in their areas
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Works with Florida leaders as appropriate
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Represent ReThink on local activities, committees and boards, and update the Chapter Development Coordinator on campaigns relevant to ReThink’s mission.
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With the Chapter Development Coordinator, strategically select one or more local campaigns to work on per semester/ season.
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Look for opportunities to co-sponsor events or campaigns with other organizations. Maintain responsibilities of that co-sponsorship, to include reaching out to local ReThinkers.
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Maintain a list of contacts for the local area that are connected to the issues ReThink is working on.
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Implement Statewide letter writing campaigns and participation in Tallahassee Advocacy Days in local area
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Begin developing relationships with local ReThinkers, in order to successfully throw one or more ReThink branded event.
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Work with local chapter leaders and ambassadors to coordinate statewide activities and track local activities.
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Support local chapter leaders and ambassadors in connecting them with other headquarters teams.
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Lead monthly calls with all chapter leaders and ambassadors
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Lead weekly or bi-weekly calls with chapter interns
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Builds a support team to coordinate events related to ReThink’s events, specifically the Energy Ball major fundraiser, including volunteers to market the event, distribute event information, and recruit participants.
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Manages planning details. Where appropriate develops or updates process document related to major events.
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Directs and supervises planning activities and volunteers during event’s happening; monitors event performance and participation; conducts debrief of major events, and submits debrief to directors.
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Is the lead organizer of Energy Ball
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Provides logistical support for meetings and events
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Handles miscellaneous tasks as needed (serves on event committees, assists Directors, etc.)
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Develops volunteer program, to include working with other staff to develop a list of skills required, finding new volunteers, and placing them/ matching with skills set
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Works with supervisors to develop and execute methods of volunteer recruitment and retention
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Determines skill sets needed and recruits individuals to fill skill sets
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Trains and coordinates volunteers
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Coordinate volunteers efforts and tracking
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Conducts volunteer assessment and motivation
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Updates the Volunteer Handbook and the Policies and Procedures
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Be a contact for the volunteers in case issues or questions arise
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Ideally suited for an individual with an educational or professional experience in Non-Profit Administration/Management
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Collaborates with Directors and Associate Directors to assess current practices and programs
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Makes recommendations to the Directors and/or Board regarding opportunities to improve organizational efficiency & effectiveness as well as alignment of programs with organizational values
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Helps organization members utilize ReThink’s CRM, Hubspot, more successfully and effectively
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Researches various best practices for different aspects of the organization, including but not limited to strategic planning, financial practices, project planning, board/by laws, etc.
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Researches different concepts as a basis for improving programs, including but not limited to the different types of education, types of ignorance, barriers to non-profit involvement & engagement, language practices & terminology
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Helps identify training needs within the organization
Helps develop training materials as needed
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Researches and tracks grant opportunities
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Writes at least one grant proposal as main grantwriter (Goal is one per month)
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Conducts analysis on programs to determine outcomes and whether strategies were successful