Spring Research & Policy Internship: Food Team- Washington DC

We are currently seeking spring interns interested in fighting for safe food, clean water, and healthy oceans.  This position typically runs at least 10 weeks, for 15 hours per week.  Current student standing is not necessary. We operate in a relaxed office environment in Washington, DC, metro accessible.

The Food Research & Policy intern will work directly with the food team to challenge factory farms and other industrialized agriculture, and promote local, sustainable food systems. This position mainly involves internet-based research to support the research efforts of the food campaign.

Responsibilities may include:

•  Researching emerging issues to help our team craft reports, briefing papers, corporate profiles, and articles for the general public, media, NGOs, elected officials and government agencies

•  Fact-Checking these publications

•  Assisting researchers with data collection, synthesis, and analysis

•  Keeping strong records of work and assist with database development

•  Holding regular office hours and participate in weekly meetings with Food team

•  Assisting in media outreach to educate millions of people

•  Producing printed and online materials such as action alerts, newsletters, and activist guides

Requirements:

Strong interest in Food & Water Watch issues and commitment to social change. Strong verbal and written communication and time management skills.  Ability and desire to work independently on research tasks.  Experience in academic and corporate research is a plus, as is a background in any of the following: environmental science and policy, agriculture and natural resources management, food and nutrition, economics, political science, federal policy, Geographic Information Systems, computer database management.

How to Apply:

Please email a tailored cover letter, resume, and writing sample to internships@fwwatch.org (Subject: Spring DC Food Research Internship)

Please be sure to indicate in your cover letter that you are interested in the Spring DC Food Research Internship.