EarthTrends Job Opening: Summer Internship 2008
The World Resources Institute is currently accepting applications for an EarthTrends summer intern. We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative person to play a significant role in the ongoing development and management of EarthTrends: Environmental Information.
EarthTrends Fall/Winter Internship
Application closing date: April 18, 2008.
Employment period: 3 months (dates flexible) with the possibility of extension. This is a full-time position.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative person to play a significant role in the ongoing development and management of EarthTrends (http://earthtrends.wri.org), a comprehensive online database that focuses on the environmental, social, and economic trends that shape our world. The successful applicant will help to fulfill WRI's mission of guaranteeing public access to information and analysis related to sustainable development and the environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in planning and maintenance of EarthTrends. More specifically:
* Perform directed research of environmental, social, and economic indicators drawn from over 60 international data providers in a thorough and detailed fashion.
* Write and edit technical notes associated with variables in the EarthTrends database.
* Work on summary analyses (text and graphics) of important conditions and trends (e.g., HIV/AIDS, GHG emissions, energy production) related to sustainable development issues.
* Regularly write and edit brief summaries of related news, publications, and data for posting on the EarthTrends homepage.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should be in pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree or recent graduates. Knowledge of international environmental issues and understanding of the role that scientific information plays in formulating environmental policy is preferred. Specifically, we are looking for:
* Strong quantitative abilities and experience in using statistics and math to interpret data.
* Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database software.
* Superior care and concern for detail.
* Ability to manipulate large data sets.
* Excellent writing and editing skills.
* Knowledge of global and international geography and environmental issues.
* An affinity for graphic design and data visualization is a plus.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Experience with GIS and/or computer programming is a plus, but not required.
LOCATION
Washington, DC
SALARY AND BENEFITS
$10-15/hr commensurate with experience.
ABOUT WRI
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to create practical ways to protect the planet and improve people's lives. Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment for current and future generations.
* People and ecosystems. Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems and assure their capacity to provide humans with needed goods and services.
* Climate change. Protect the global climate system from further harm due to emissions of greenhouse gases and help humanity and the natural world adapt to unavoidable climate change.
* Markets and Enterprise. Harness markets and enterprise to expand economic opportunity and protect the environment.
* Access. Guarantee public access to information and decisions regarding natural resources and the environment.
* Institutional excellence. Support and enhance WRI's ability to achieve results.
In all of its policy research and work with institutions, WRI tries to build bridges between ideas and action, meshing the insights of scientific research, economic and institutional analyses, and practical experience with the need for open and participatory decision-making.
WRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is WRI's policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability. WRI only accepts resumes for current vacancies.
Qualified applicants only.
Candidates please email cover letter and resume to:
World Resources Institute
Attn: Crystal Davis
10 G Street, NE (Suite 800)
Washington, DC 20002
fax: 202/729-7775
email: cdavis@wri.org
Please, no phone calls.
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