Internship, Beyond Pesticides – Washington, DC
Organization: Beyond Pesticides
Position Title: Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Dates and compensation: Internships are based on a small ($600 monthly) stipend and vary in length from 3 months to 1 year.
Application Deadline: Rolling
Description: Beyond Pesticides is a national non-profit membership organization, founded in 1981, dedicated to educating the public about the toxic hazards of pesticides and safer alternatives. The organization advocates for strong policy to protect public health and the environment.
Responsibilities:
Researching health and environmental impacts of pesticides and/or materials for use in organic agriculture.
Producing materials, including factsheets, articles, report contributions, and online materials.
Assisting in fielding phone calls and emails from the public, researching and answering information requests.
Assist the executive director and program staff with outreach, research and administrative tasks on an as-needed basis.
Interns are given tasks that match their interests, skills and background with Beyond Pesticides’ goals. In addition to working on specific projects, interns will gain insight into the importance of grassroots action, the complexities of environmental issues, and how non-profits function.
How to Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter outlining what type of internship interests you, what you hope to gain from the experience and what time frame you are available to: Job Search/Internship, Beyond Pesticides, 701 E Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 or via email to [email protected].
