Centre for Environmental Rights (CER): Internship Programme 2023

The Centre for Environmental Rights is calling for applications for an internship with a special focus on engagements with our community partners. We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic candidate who has a special interest and passion for environmental and climate justice and able to work closely and engage with your various community partners.

Responsibilities:

• To provide general administrative and logistical support and assistance primarily to the Mining & Environmental Justice Community Network of South Africa (MEJCON-SA) but also to other community partners the CER maybe engaged with from time to time
• Organising various events for the MEJCON-SA and other community partners in general such as workshops, trainings and conferences, booking for venue, catering, speakers, interpreter, dissemination of materials, minute taking, assisting follow-up action items, etc.
• Coordinating communication and information sharing between the various MEJCON-SA regions across South Africa
• Assisting with enquiries and requests received from MEJCON-SA members and other community partners
• Assisting with planning and fundraising for MEJCON-SA events and projects
• Assisting in the upkeep of the MEJCON-SA websites and social media pages
• Assisting or liaising with travel bookings, accommodation, transport, etc.
• Providing onsite administrative support during meetings, workshops, trainings, etc.
• Providing limited bookkeeping support to ensure compliance with the Centre’s financial policies;

Requirements:

• Must have Grade 12 / Matric
• A proven record of activism in the environmental and climate justice sector, or in any other social justice sector;
• An understanding of how activism contributes to social and environmental justice, and be committed to promoting and defending the role of community organisations and activists in realising [environmental] justice.
• Familiarity with the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook & calendars, and virtual applications like MS Teams, Zoom, Google docs, etc.
• A positive demeanor, professional and with a “can do” attitude
• Punctual and very good with time management
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Highly focused and organised, trustworthy, is able to multi-task
• Can work independently but also can work in collaboration with team members