I got some good intern/job leads from alums which I'll post this week. For now here's one that just came in:
Greenpeace Internship Program
Washington, D.C. United States
As a Greenpeace intern you can work to:
Save the planet from a nuclear arms race
Stop the destruction of the world's last ancient forests
Eliminate the threat of genetically engineered food
Empower consumers and shareholders to hold corporate polluters accountable
Promote solutions to the glo! bal warming crisis
And yes - save the whales!
Activist training will be conducted in areas such as corporate campaigning, non-violent direct action, media relations, materials production and grassroots outreach. We are flexible with your schedule and can help you receive class credit.
Available positions:
Position Title: Actions Intern
Location: Washington DC or San Francisco
The Actions Intern will provide support to the Action Unit in all areas of its activities, and will work in both the office and at the Greenpeace equipment center.
Responsibilities include: research, coordination of meetings and conference calls, administrative support, communications with activists and volunteers, travel arrangements, equipment prep and maintenance, and other duties as apparent or assigned.
Qualifications: ability to work independently, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, excellent written and verbal communications skills, stron! g research skills, computer skills, ability to work with confidential information, commitment to protecting the environment, commitment to non-violent direct action as a means of effecting change.
Position Title: Global Warming Intern
Location: Washington DC
The Global Warming intern will play a critical role in the effort to fight global warming by helping to organize the one voice that has not yet been mobilized on the issue: the American public.
Our new Project Hot Seat Campaign is geared towards building champions in Congress. With motivated congressional members recently elected, this is the perfect time to turn up the heat on solidifying all those campaign promises. Big oil and gas have been lobbying to prevent measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions long enough. We need to change the climate in Congress.
Responsibilities: phoning membership to recruit and manage volunteers, conducting online research, assisting in the development and distribution of educational materials, and additional projects as! needed.
Qualifications: Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong online research skills, the ability to work well independently, a commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change and enthusiasm for protecting the environment. Candidates should be computer savvy and comfortable on the phone.
Position Title: Solutions Intern
Location: New York City or Washington DC
Our Solutions department is looking for a solutions intern that is studying marketing or business. This internship is perfect for an independent worker dedicated to educating the public on environmental issues while searching for real world solutions.
Responsibilities: internet research, general campaigning, and helping to create a sustainable solution to global warming.
Requirements: excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong research skills, ability to work well independently, commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change, enthusiasm for protecting the environment.
Position Title: Grassroots Organizing Intern
Location: Washington DC
Greenpeace is hiring grassroots organizing interns.
Responsibilities include: phoning membership to recruit and manage volunteers, conducting online research, assisting in the development and distribution of educational materials, and additional projects as needed.
Qualifications: Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong online research skills, the ability to work well independently, commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change and enthusiasm for protecting the environment. Candidates should be computer savvy and comfortable on the phone.
Position Title: Toxics Intern
Location: Washington DC
Responsibilities include: research on chemical security and electronic waste, phone banking membership on legislative issues, assisting in a priority international campaign, and assisting in ad! ditional projects as needed.
Qualifications: Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong online research skills, the ability to work well independently, commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change and enthusiasm for protecting the environment. Candidates should be computer savvy and comfortable on the phone.
Position Title: Photo Intern
Location: Washington DC
Responsibilities Include: research, administrative support, communication with outside sources, maintaining images for database, assist on photo related productions, and other duties as apparent or assigned.
Qualifications: Ability to work independently, prioritizes, multiple tasks, and work with confidential information. Excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong research skills, computer savvy Mac / PC platforms - including software (but not limited to) Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, I-view, Illustrator, and Micr! osoft Office. Photography / graphic design background a plus but will ing to train the right individuals.
Intern Position: Oceans Team Intern
Location: Washington DC
Responsibilities include working full steam on international whaling issues. The next IWC is being held in Anchorage, AK and it is time to finally stop the slaughter of whales. As Ocean's intern you will be able to be part of innovative outreach and political campaigning leading up to this important meeting.
Qualifications: Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong online research skills, the ability to work well independently, commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change and enthusiasm for protecting the environment. Candidates should be computer savvy and comfortable on the phone.
Intern Position: Web Team Intern
Location: Washington DC
Responsibilities include research, administrative assistance, and communication with campaigns department for detailed upkeep of inform! ation on website. Other opportunities include expanding ones knowledge of technical skills.
Qualifications: Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and multi-task along with excellent written and communication skills. Knowledge of social networking and blogging a plus. Applicants must have a strong desire to work in a fast paced environment.
Intern Position: Forest Team Intern
Location: San Francisco
Responsibilities include but are not limited to administrative assistance, research on current legislation, corporations, and
Qualifications: Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong online research skills, the ability to wok well independently, commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change and enthusiasm for protecting the environment. Candidates should be computer savvy and comfortable on the phone.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to: interns@wdc.greenpeace.org. Include the position you are ap plying for.
Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way Greenpeace selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and effectiveness of our campaigns. Greenpeace strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, and other under-represented communities.
Greenpeace is an independent campaign organization, which uses non-violent creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and to force solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.
Deadlines for applications:
Spring: December 20, 2006
Summer: March 11th, 2007
Fall: July 30, 2007
Contact information
Please send cover letter, resume and one short writing sample (500 words or less) to:
e-mail: interns@wdc.greenpeace.org
No phone calls, please.
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