Conservation Voters Movement Events & Operations Intern

lcv; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The League of Conservation Voters invites applications for the Conservation Voters Movement Events & Operations Intern in Salt Lake City, Utah. This remote-friendly internship supports the State Capacity Building team to plan our CVM conference and related events, with onsite duties during the conference May 17-21.

The role offers up to 22 weeks, part-time hours (20-30 weekly; May 3-28 at 40 hours), and pay of $18.40 per hour, with regular remote work eligibility and occasional in-person event

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting event coordination and planning.
• Strong organizational and written/oral communication skills.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice.

Responsibilities

• Support conference planning and logistics for CVM events.
• Provide onsite event support during the conference week.
• Coordinate with CVM state affiliates and internal teams.
• Assist with agenda design reflecting CVM goals and racial justice priorities.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication skills

Research skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Swoogo

Job description

Title: Conservation Voters Movement Events & Operations Intern

Department: State Capacity Building

Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: State Capacity Building Coordinator

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Remote Work Eligibility: Yes, Regular Remote Work (onsite event support at conference the week of May 17th - 21st in Salt Lake City, UT)

Duration: Up to 22 Weeks - Expected January 19, 2027 – June 17th, 2027

Schedule and Compensation: 20-30 hours per week; 40 hours per week (May 3rd - May 28th); $18.40 per hour

General Description:

For over half a century, the League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”), has led the charge for clean air, clean water, public lands, healthy communities, and a sustainable planet for all. LCV has built political power and infrastructure at the intersection of climate policy and electoral strategy – advancing environmental protections, electing pro-environmental lawmakers and aligning action across an integral multi-state network.

We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice and strengthening our democracy leads to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs and a just, equitable and sustainable future for all.

LCV is seeking a Conservation Voters Movement Events & Operations Intern who will support the State Capacity Building Coordinator and State Capacity Building Director in working with LCV and our 30+ state affiliates, collectively referred to as the Conservation Voters Movement (CVM), to plan and implement our network-wide annual conference and further develop our CVM and State Capacity Building Events and Operations systems. They will provide valuable support to state affiliates and the conference planning team, offering timely assistance to conference attendees, event coordination and communication, administrative support, and collecting resources to share on our network-wide platforms. They will provide onsite event support at the conference, during the week of May 17th-May 21st, held in Salt Lake City, UT. The CVM Events & Operations Intern will also play a supporting role in co-creating and facilitating online and in-person gatherings as part of the conference program.

The CVM Events & Operations Intern will join a Spring 2027 internship cohort that will participate in development opportunities, including a Capstone project, informational interviews with staff, and organization-wide training and discussions.

This position is classified as “Regular Remote Work”, which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time. The CVM Events & Operations Intern will need to be onsite during the conference the week of May 17th - May 21st in Salt Lake City, UT.

General working conditions:

• Operate in a professional office or home office environment, and routinely use standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.

• Largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms.

Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must reside in the location listed above.

Intern Will Gain Experience in:

• Working with digital event management and collaborative tools, including Swoogo and Google Workspace.

• Conference planning, especially supporting event logistics and agenda design that reflect LCV and the CVM’s goals in advancing racial justice and equity.

• Collecting and disseminating network-wide resources and communication.

• Building facilitation skills and incorporating inclusive practices into our online and in-person gatherings.

• Working collaboratively across the organization and network-wide to achieve shared goals.

• Project management and administrative skills.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Experience in supporting event coordination and planning.

• Skills: Highly organized; strong attention to detail; excellent written and oral communications skills; strong research skills; exhibits solid judgment; critical thinking skills; able to work independently and as a team; able to handle multiple tasks; self-starter; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.

• Racial Justice and Equity Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV.

LCV offers sick leave, voting leave, and paid holidays that the organization observes, including federal holidays.

Our organization participates in E-Verify as a part of the onboarding process. We are required to provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may only initiate the process after an offer has been accepted.

Pre-employment Screening

All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment verifications and reference checks.

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre‑employment testing, please contact [e-mail].