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Sierra Club seeks applicants for best internship on Earth
The Sierra Club has the best internship on Earth, and they're currently seeking qualified candidates to fill that role for summer 2010. If you're between the ages of 18-25, a U.S. citizen, or permanent/legal resident with a valid work permit, and have a love for the outdoors, you may be just the person they are looking for to serve as the Outdoors Youth Ambassador Intern this year. For eight weeks of work, the intern will have all of their travel expenses covered, receive a $2500 stipend, and be outfitted with $2000 worth of gear, courtesy of The North Face and Planet Explore. They'll also have the opportunity to work for one of the coolest organizations around, while playing in some of the best outdoor environments in the U.S. What could be better than that?
To find out more, you can read the FAQ by clicking here, and if you're ready to apply for the position, click here. Applications are being taken through the end of March, so don't wait too long!













Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Julie Trevelyan Mar 6th 2010 2:16PM
Wow...do I wish I was in that age bracket! Anyone want to outfit me with $2K worth of outdoor gear & send me to cool spots all over the country this summer? Anyone? Very cool. Going to tweet this.
Lori Mar 7th 2010 9:37PM
Too bad they are discriminating against the older generation, we like to have fun doing the outdoor stuff too. Why do all the internship go to the young? I still have a good thirty years to devote to a job. I guess if the government can discriminate on the age thing, so can the Sierra Club.
Barb Mar 7th 2010 9:56PM
I have 2 grandsons coming up to the age group specified.They camp,raft,tube,climb mountains! Sounds so wonderful!Sent this to their mom..who knows,maybe one day soon........
gjlreddog Mar 8th 2010 1:17AM
Any thing to cover up there real agenda of undermining industry.
Tevis Mar 8th 2010 3:03PM
I doubt this is the Best intership out there. Seems like it does not lead to a real career, isnt that the idea of an internship. Seems like this is a way to get some free talent. Maybe it is the best to some silver spooned liberal.. I'd bet most kids that want to make money and get ahead can think of MANY better internships than this one.. more self promoting Non News...
Samantha Mar 8th 2010 5:37PM
Actually, this sounds like a great internship for what I'm going into (Environmental Education) and that it could give me some great experiences and contacts for my resume after graduation
Lyndsey Mar 8th 2010 4:22PM
They want 18-25 year olds because they are getting into the job industry. They don't want older people because they SHOULD be in a decent career themselves, and if they aren't, that says something too!
I agree that this intership doesn't really lead anywhere fantastic job wise afterward. There are way better internships out there, but it is a cool task.
cheers!
Leah Mar 8th 2010 5:41PM
Yes, you're right, Lyndsey it does say something. It says that I chose to stay home and raise my kids until school age before starting my "career" I will be 30 very soon and don't consider my last 12 yrs a waste by any means, I will have my BA by next fall and why should someone get an internship over me just because of their age? Not that I would take this one considering I prefer to be near my kids, but my age is no indication of my commitment to a job or my motivation towards my career outside of the home.
Ali Mar 8th 2010 6:04PM
I think we are missing the point of the purpose behind this internship. The point is to act as a representative to inspire the youth of America (i.e. ages 10-25). They aren't aiming to inspire people in their late 20's and 30's to go out and explore, they want to motivate children and teenagers to become active, love the outdoors and be inspired by its beauty to help preserve it. Naturally, the most obvious choice to represent and inspire the youth are those not far from their age- which is why they selected 18-25 year olds. At those ages the representative is responsible enough to do the job well but is still at a similar stage in life as the kids. I don't believe it is meant as any type of disrespect or discrimination, though it is unfortunate for those outside the age bracket. Also, internsips are about experiences and responsibility. This intern will have both, it will look great on their resume to say they were selected for this nationally broadcasted position, have a way to further display their personality to future employeers, distinguish themselves as well as take on a leadership role and be responsible.
Sadie Mar 8th 2010 8:04PM
You have hit the nail squarely on the head, Ali. What you wrote is exactly right!
Don Mar 8th 2010 9:40PM
First of all, internships are for COLLEGE STUDENTS. So they generally fall into that age catagory.
Second, They are trying to find the next batch of tree huggeing eco terrorists. Again, the most impressionale age bracket when it comes to these things.
Unfortunately the Sierra Club is one of the radical "tree hugger" groups.
I have no problem with having public land in the way of national parks and state parks. I do have a problem with the taking of private land or the continous taking of federal land that could be used for energy exploration and the like. We have to have energy to live our lives. We as humans are higher up the "food chain". So , yes we do have the ability( and the right) to use our natural resources for our own benefit.
Joseph Mar 11th 2010 8:01PM
Wow, I just got an e-mail from a friend with this link, recommending that I take a look. I seriously think this internship is perfect for me this year, and next year if I do not get it this time. I am already based just outside SF and am forced to take a few quarters off at CSUEB due to the recent budget cuts. I just finished up as a volunteer coach for my old high school wrestling team, so I am still fresh with working and relating to youth ranging from 14-18. Also, most of my personal leisure revolves around hunting, hiking, rock climbing (indoor and out), backpacking/camping, ect... I really hope I can finish up this quarter and get my app and video in on time to learn, lead, and make an impact on others lives; I would thoroughly love this summer fun. So I am glad it doesn't apply to everyone else in every age lol
Patricia Apr 7th 2010 3:50PM
This internship is amazing! Please take a look and help me get a dream job!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TWfckp1E_M