Organization: RESOLVE

Location: Washington, D.C.

Paid

Dates: September 12 – December 16

Description

RESOLVE, a non-profit organization in Washington, DC, is seeking a science intern for the Fall 2011 semester to help us build our collaborative science program. This is a paid internship starting September 2011 lasting through December 2011, with the option of extending through the Spring 2012 semester.
RESOLVE is an independent organization focused on helping diverse groups solve environmental, social, and health problems by working on local, regional, national, and international projects. RESOLVE works with leaders in communities, governments, businesses, non-profits, academia, and foundations to find solutions that make a difference for society. RESOLVE assesses situations for collaboration possibilities, designs collaborative strategies and processes, facilitates dialogues, and mediates differences that lead to solutions. Our project areas include sustainable agriculture, product stewardship and certification, healthy ecosystems, energy, natural resources, climate change, public and environmental health.

For Fall 2011, we are looking for a Masters or Ph.D. student who has completed at least one year of scientific coursework, and with an interest in public policy to help us develop our collaborative science program.

The ideal intern would have interest and some experience in one or more of the following issues:

• Monitoring;
• Joint fact-finding;
• Natural resource management and population studies; and
• Health.

Intern Responsibilities

The Intern will work with RESOLVE staff in all aspects of science collaboration, and science the policy nexus, including:

• background research on issues and partnership opportunities;
• research to support ongoing projects;
• writing case summaries of finished projects; and
• work with other staff to support collaborative projects.

Intern Opportunities

We work with interns so they observe a range of collaborative activities. The intern will observe professional staff as they:

• assess issues and convene collaborative processes;
• design collaborative processes with sponsors and stakeholders;
• manage complex collaborative projects;
• facilitate and mediate.

A successful applicant will also possess the following skills and abilities:

Knowledge

• Command of English language and grammar;
• Knowledge of standard office equipment;
• Some knowledge of data collection and evaluation methods.

Ability

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse groups;
• Excellent ability to communicate well with the public on the phone and in person;
• Ability to multitask;
• Ability to organize work projects and complete tasks within assigned time frames;
• Ability to work independently as necessary to achieve high performance;
• Ability to work effectively within teams;
• Detail oriented; high degree of accuracy in all aspects of work.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, in particular strong editing skills; and
• Medium-level computer skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Word.

RESOLVE will work with the intern’s university to fill out any required forms and will evaluate the intern at the end of the semester. RESOLVE will also work with each student’s school to ensure that a student has fulfilled the required hours for the internship. RESOLVE provides a small stipend for interns; the amount depends on experience and availability.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in applying please submit a cover letter and resume at the following link: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=THEHRTEAM&cws=1&rid=115

Important Note: Please do not send applications by e-mail, call or e-mail staff, or inquire about opportunities by phone.

RESOLVE values enhancing the diversity of its staff and is an equal opportunity employer.