Online Organizing & Outreach Internship

Food & Water Watch is a leading consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets. For more information check out our website at www.foodandwaterwatch.org.

We are currently seeking interns to work in our office in Washington, DC.

Interns will have the benefit of learning critical research, grassroots organizing and advocacy skills from experienced staff. Internships are available in our collegial office environment during any of the following terms.

Spring / Fall: This position may be full- or part-time (~15 hours per week minimum). Spring dates are January-May. Fall term dates are September – December.

Summer: This position is full-time and runs for 10 weeks during May-August. We offer both paid and unpaid internships.

We work to protect water as a public resource rather than a commodity sold to the highest bidder, covering issues related to water privatization, state water policy, and exposing the myths and dangers of bottled water. We also work to stop factory fish farming and promote safe and sustainable food. 

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting in the development of cutting-edge online campaigns to coincide with offline organizing work in key regions of the country
• Growing Food & Water Watch’s base of online supporters
• Building the presence of Food & Water Watch on social media
• Representing Food & Water Watch and recruiting new activists at community meetings, festivals, and other events
• Producing printed and online materials such as action alerts, newsletters, and activist guides
• Researching emerging issues to move campaigns forward
• Maintaining strong records of work and assisting with database development
• Holding regular office hours and participate in weekly meetings with Organizing and Outreach staff

Requirements

Strong interest in Food & Water Watch issues and commitment to social change. Strong verbal and written communication and time management skills. Desire to develop campaign organizing skills. Internships are typically a minimum of 10 weeks; full-time and part-time opportunities available.

How to Apply

Please email a tailored cover letter, resume, short writing sample and availability to Food & Water Watch [email protected], fax to (202) 683-2446, or mail to:

Food & Water Watch

Attn: Intern Coordinator

1616 P St NW

Suite 300

Washington, DC 20036

Please indicate in the cover letter that you are interested in the Online Organizing internship, and what term you are applying for. Please also indicate your availability including start date and end date, hours per day and days per week.