Internships play a crucial role in the pathway to careers in the environmental sector, but far too often, they are not accessible to or reflective of the diverse cultures and backgrounds of aspiring young professionals. Systemic barriers, including lack of diversity and inclusion in organizations, unpaid internships, advantages of having pre-existing networks, and prohibitive requirements of prior experience, make it difficult for young people from marginalized communities to enter the movement. 

Join Green 2.0, WWF, BlackOak Collective, and Pay Our Interns for a conversation with current and former interns of color on their experiences in the environmental movement, what needs to be done to create inclusive internship opportunities, and to highlight resources and programs available to support young people of color.  

Register HERE

DATE & TIME: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 1:00 PM-2:00 PM ET

SPEAKERS & PANELISTS:

• Welcome: Jasmine Guevara, Former Fellow and Report Card Data Lead, Green 2.0 
• Keynote Remarks: Carlos Vera, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Pay Our Interns
• Francesca Edralin, Coordinator, Private Sector Engagement, WWF
• Kira Jones, Fellow, Green 2.0 
• Mikayla Spencer, Senior Manager of Equitable Ocean Communities, Ocean Conservancy 
• Moderator: Wes Gobar, Executive Director and Co-Founder, BlackOak Collective

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES:

Green 2.0:
Instagram: @diversegreen
Twitter: @DiverseGreen
LinkedIn: @Green 2.0
Facebook: @diversegreen

World Wildlife Fund:
Instagram: @world_wildlife
Twitter: @World_Wildlife
LinkedIn: @World Wildlife Fund
Facebook: @WorldWildlifeFund

BlackOak Collective:
Instagram: @blackoakcollective
Twitter: @BlackOakDMV
Facebook: @BlackOak Collective

Pay Our Interns:
Instagram: @payourinterns
Twitter: @payourinterns
LinkedIn: Pay Our Interns
Facebook: @Pay Our Interns

Twitter Handles of Speakers:
Carlos Vera: @CarlosAngeles25
Francesca Edralin: @World_Wildlife
Kira Jones: @kiraxgabrielle
Mikayla Spencer: @ms_kayla222
Wes Gobar: @wgobar

HASHTAGS:

#diversifygreen

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SOCIAL MEDIA LANGUAGE:

Twitter:
Join @DiverseGreen, @World_Wildlife, @BlackOakDMV & @payourinterns on Wednesday, July 26th at 1pm ET for a conversation with current and former interns of color on their experiences in the environmental movement. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/443wbTu.

Are environmental internships creating pathways to careers? Join @DiverseGreen, @World_Wildlife, @BlackOakDMV & @payourinterns on July 26th at 1pm ET to hear what needs to be done to create inclusive internship opportunities for young people of color. Register at https://bit.ly/443wbTu.

Instagram, Facebook, & LinkedIn (see above for handles):
Join Green 2.0, WWF, BlackOak Collective, and Pay Our Interns on Wednesday, July 26th at 1pm ET for a conversation with current and former interns of color on their experiences in the environmental movement and to highlight resources and programs available to support young people of color. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/443wbTu.

Are environmental internships creating pathways to careers? Far too often systemic barriers  make it difficult for young people from marginalized communities to enter the movement. Join Green 2.0, WWF, BlackOak Collective, and Pay Our Interns on Wednesday, July 26th at 1pm ET hear what needs to be done to create inclusive internship opportunities for young people of color. Register at https://bit.ly/443wbTu.

DIGITAL MEDIA CONTACT:

For questions about this social media toolkit contact Naomi Hill, Digital Media Associate at nhill@diversegreen.org.