Graduate Fellow, Women’s Environment & Development Organization – New York

Organization: Women’s Environment & Development Organization

Position Title: Graduate Fellow

Location: New York, New York

Dates and compensation: Internships and fellowships are unpaid (unless otherwise listed) but can be used for college credit. All WEDO Internships and Fellowships are based in our offices in New York City, unfortunately WEDO cannot offer any assistance with travel or visa needs.; The duration of each fellowship/internship depends on the needs of the fellow/intern and WEDO programs. A minimum two-month commitment is required and applicants available for longer commitments are encouraged.

Application Deadline: accepted on a rolling basis

Description: Fellowship and internship applications (for graduate students and undergrads, respectively,) are accepted on a rolling basis. Fellows/interns will conduct research and writing, provide administrative assistance, attend meetings, and undertake other tasks as necessary, under the direction of the relevant programmatic staff.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have:

Enthusiasm for and commitment to WEDO’s mission and goals

Some knowledge, practical or academic, of the program area in which s/he applies to work

Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills

The ability to complete all tasks (mundane to substantive) in a careful, timely manner

Experience working in an office, coupled with an ability to undertake multiple tasks, sometimes under time pressure

A sense of humor, an ability to work well in a small team setting, and a desire to work in an informal environment

The ability to work at least 10-15 hours/week

Fluency in a foreign language is highly desirable but not required

How to Apply: Please send Resume, Cover Letter and References to [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.