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Waste to Wealth Intern- Washington, DC

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Organization: Institute for Local Self Reliance, Waste to Wealth Program

Job Title: Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Hours and Compensation: unpaid, stipend for travel

Application Deadline: n/a

Posted on: Jan 13th

Organization Overview/ Position Description:

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) has openings for two interns in its Waste to Wealth program, based in Washington, DC. Interns will work directly with senior ILSR staff to undertake research in the areas of waste incineration, composting, biobased materials and sustainable plastics, recycling technology, new rules, reuse and repair, markets for secondary materials, and enterprise development.

Qualifications/Skills

Excellent communication and computer skills
Interest in sustainable economic development
Experience in the environmental or solid waste management, recycling, reuse or composting fields
Quantitative skills
Internet skills

Research and writing skills

Benefits

ILSR’s internship program is over 35 years old. Training, experience, and contacts with leaders and entrepreneurs in the field, has helped launch dozens of successful careers in government agencies, NGOs, business and industry, and community organizations.

Flexibility to work from home.

How to Apply:

Contact Neil Seldman ([email protected], 202 898-1610 x 210) with a one-page letter of interest, writing sample and resume. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

 

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