The Clinch Coalition

Steve Brooks Legacy Fund Program

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The Clinch Coalition is a non-profit, community-based environmental organization. Our Mission is to protect and preserve the natural heritage and biodiversity of Far Southwest Virginia by fostering equity, economic opportunity, and education and to challenge energy and extraction exploitation by mobilizing grassroots environmental justice and promoting clean energy solutions.

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Purpose: 

TCC’s internship program is being established to provide each year an individual with the opportunity to learn, build skills, & gain experience in environmental protection and justice. 

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Internship Goals: To provide experiential learning and skill building, to include:

• Leadership in Community Organizing

  • ​identifying leaders, groups, and organizations that share our values and priorities

  • conducting strategic outreach to student groups and local communities

  • organizing community meetings and/or various outreach strategies and deliveries

• Organizing Educational and Recreational Events

  • Organizing & volunteer support for High Knob Naturalist Rally Event, Hellbender 10K Race, and Holiday Gathering

  • Support outreach through “tabling” at community events

  • Attend & participate in organizational & committee meetings

• Developing and Delivering an Independent Project

  • Identify a project pertinent to program goals and personal interest

  • Provide qualitative and/or quantitative research or documentation

  • The project final report is not limited to a written report. TCC is open to a variety of creative presentations.

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Timeframe

• Fall Semester, September - December 2025

• Average ten hours per week, schedule is flexible

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Compensation:

• $2500 = 15 weeks x 10 hours/week x $15/hour + $250 for Independent Project

• The stipend will be paid throughout the internship

• A contract will be made between *Virginia Organizing, The Clinch Coalition, and the Intern. (*Virginia Organizing is TCC’s fiscal agent.)

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Internship Expectations:

• Strong commitment to environmental justice and to the Coalition’s mission

• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive rapport with all people without bias or predicious

• Strong skills in oral and written communications

• Demonstrate ability to work in a team, respecting all team members

• Ability to work independently to meet goals and report.

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Application Requirements:​

• Must live locally to participate in hands-on experiences

• All information requested must be provided

• Applications must be submitted no later than April 30, 2025

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Internship Selection:

Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be interviewed by a committee

comprised of Governing Board members, no later than May 31, 2025, with selection of

the successful applicant announced no later than June 6, 2025.

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