Internships

by Webeditor — last modified 2008-12-02 13:36

We are currently seeking interns interested in fighting for safe food, clean water, and healthy oceans.

Be a part of major victories for safe food, clean water, and healthy oceans, while challenging the corporate control and abuse of these essential resources. Great working environment and opportunities for advancement and job placement.
We are currently seeking interns interested in fighting for safe food, clean water, and healthy oceans. Hours are flexible in a relaxed office environment in Washington, DC.

Internships are available 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. Small stipends may be available for summer interns.

How to Apply

Please email a tailored cover letter, resume, short writing sample and availability to Food & Water Watch internships(at)fwwatch(dot)org, fax to (202) 683-2501, or mail to:

Food & Water Watch
Attn: Intern Coordinator
1616 P St NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

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

Communications Internship

The Food & Water Watch communications staff is responsible for developing and implementing new and traditional media outreach strategies for national, regional and local issue campaigns. We are accepting applications for a hands-on position that will offer great opportunities for developing skills and experience in public interest issue advocacy.

Research Internship – International Program

The international intern will work directly with members of the international team to provide information, analysis and written materials to support Food & Water Watch campaigns.

Research Internship – Water Program

The water research intern assists the water research team with providing information, analysis and written materials to support Food & Water Watch Clean Public Water campaigns.

Grassroots Organizing & Advocacy Internship – Water Program

Our Water Program fights to protect water as a public resource rather than a commodity sold to the highest bidder. The water program intern will assist in the campaign for more support for our public water systems, while exposing the myths and dangers of the bottled water industry.

Advocacy and Research Internship – Fish Program

Our Fish Program challenges the privatization of our ocean resources, educates the public to promote sustainable seafood consumption, and fights for the interests of small fishermen and coastal communities which deliver consumers safe and healthy seafood. The fish program is currently accepting applications for an advocacy and research internship.

Advocacy and Research Internship – Food Program

The advocacy and research - food program intern will work directly with the food team to challenge factory farms and other industrialized agriculture, and promote local, sustainable food systems. Additionally, the intern will work closely with the grassroots organizing team on our 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization campaign.

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