Established in 1971, the nonprofit Coalition for Clean Air (CCA) is California’s only statewide organization exclusively advocating for healthy air. CCA is dedicated to protecting public health, improving air quality, and preventing climate change.
CCA is known for spearheading innovative air quality policies, such as clean car standards and targeting climate protection funding investments in the communities that suffer the worst pollution and historic disinvestment.
With offices in Los Angeles and Sacramento, CCA achieves its goals by partnering and engaging with diverse stakeholders and through policy advocacy and public education activities.
– Advocacy Intern –
Location: Remote (California)
Time Commitment: Flexible schedule, with availability for regular virtual check-in meetings. 3-5 hours per week/9-10 weeks. Summer and/or Fall 2026.
Position Summary:
The Advocacy Intern will play a supportive role in CCA’s advocacy and outreach efforts to reduce air pollution in the South Coast Air Quality Management District. With 17 million people, this air district is the smoggiest in the country and in severe non-attainment for air quality. The intern will assist CCA in developing a long-term plan for outreach to decision makers in the region–city councilors, mayors, and other key stakeholders– to specifically educate them on the challenges and opportunities for addressing air quality issues in their districts. The intern will help ensure the organization has accurate and up-to-date contact information for key California policymakers and government officials by building an updated listserv and database, developing outreach materials, and conducting targeted outreach to these stakeholders. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual interested in California environmental policy and advocacy.
