Internships - Heinrich Boell Foundation

INTERNSHIPS FALL 2008

The Heinrich Boell Foundation (Washington DC) is seeking interns for its Environment and Global Dialogue Program. Positions are open for the months of July-September and September-December 2008. Full time is preferred, but not required.

Interns will
• Reasearch specific topics in the climate and environmental policy field;
• Support the organizing of climate events and visitor programs;
• Perform general office duties (telephone, emails) as seen fit.

Applicants should
• be recent graduates with their Bachelor’s degree or pursuing their Master’s degree;
• have an interest in German/American transatlantic affairs;
• have an understanding of climate policy and energy issues.

We are looking for someone with excellent writing and oral communication skills, good time management skills, the ability to work in a team, and proficiency in Microsoft office, among others. German-speaking ability is preferred.
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to arne@boell.org
The Heinrich Boell Foundation is a non-profit political foundation affiliated with the German political party of Alliance 90/The Greens. With 25 offices around the world, the Washington DC branch focuses its work on the issues of foreign and security policy, global governance, sustainable development, social equity and gender democracy. For further information please see our website at www.boell.org