The Climate Club Student Organization
Science communication starts on your campus
The Climate Club Mission and Values
The Climate Club (TCC) is a nonprofit organization that delivers digestible content on climate, sustainability, and environmental health via science journalism. Through our platform we aim to not only communicate scientific knowledge and combat misinformation, but to also empower young scholars across the world to voice their perspectives and write evidence-based, non-biased articles to engage the public in critical thinking and active reasoning.
The Climate Club Student Organization Mission
The mission of the student organization chapters of The Climate Club is to produce digestible content that helps connect the scientific community to the broader campus. While we encourage our students to explore other science-related topics, The Climate Club focuses on climate change, sustainability, and environmental health. Therefore, we ask that half of the content produced by our student organizations be climate change, sustainability, or environmental health-related. All content produced under these categories has the potential to be published on our primary website.
Student Organization Structure
Student Organization Structure
All the responsibilities listed above must be met when you start a chapter, though the exact position titles may be customized to meet your organizational needs.
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Oversees general operations
Coordinates organizational events (see potential events below)
Conducts outreach and establishes partnerships with other organizations
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Designs infographics for social media posts
Creates and schedules social media posts to promote content
Collaborates with campus departments and organizations to promote content (ex. Communications Department and school newspaper)
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Edits finished articles
Translates scientific terms and jargon into language that is widely accessible
Edits incorrect grammar
Reworks sentences and/or paragraphs for flow, fluidity, and comprehensiveness (avoid dense and purely "academic" language)
Oversees the editorial team
Communicates with writers during the editing process
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Approves topics and maintains quality of content
Oversees the writing team
Writes 2-3 articles per week
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Creates budget and fundraising plans
Tracks expenses and revenue
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Mentors students on the leadership team and aides the team in achieving their goals
Offers tips and tricks for navigating campus policies
Connects student leaders to campus and community resources
If you have any questions, please email us.
Resources
Training
Once you have submitted your interest form through the TCC website, one of our team members will reach out to you and schedule a training for your leadership team.
Grants Opportunities
TCC provides grants to support our student organization chapters. If your chapter decides to apply, please include the name of the grant that you are applying for and a statement of purpose (500 words).
Recruitment & Partnership
You might need help finding the right people to join your team or creating partnerships with local organizations. TCC will provide guidance to help you establish and maintain such relationships.
Mentorship & Support
TCC provides mentorship and support in areas such as content development, editing, marketing, and fundraising. Sign up for a 30min session to speak with one of our coordinators if you need our help.
Student Organization Showcase
CLI-MED, NJ
