Paid Internship -- Friends of the Earth

RE: Friends of the Earth International Team Internship

*http://www.foe.org/international-program-intern*

***International Program Intern*

Job Title: International Program Intern
Position works with Friends of the Earth’s International Program
Position Location: Washington, DC

***Summary*

Friends of the Earth (*www.foe.org * ) is the U.S. voice
of the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, with member groups
in 77 countries. Our mission is to create a more healthy, just world. Our
current campaigns focus on clean energy and solutions to global warming,
protecting human health from toxic and new, potentially harmful
technologies, and promoting low-and-no-pollution transportation
alternatives. We’re a hard-hitting, progressive group who pulls no punches
and speaks sometimes uncomfortable truths to power.

We’re looking for an intern to join our international team. This internship
is intended for someone who is considering a career in the environmental,
progressive, international, or social justice movements -- someone who wants
to learn and gain first-hand experience performing a wide variety of
campaign work. We’ll give you an opportunity to get hands on experience
campaigning: researching and writing, developing materials, advocating for
change, and networking with people in these fields. In return, we expect you
to work with us to advance our international climate campaign and help out
with a wide variety of tasks as we move into the critical time period
leading up to the UN climate negotiations in Copenhagen. You may also be
asked to help with our international economic and solidarity campaigns as
needed.

***Major Responsibilities*

·      ** Undertake research projects

·       Draft and prepare campaign materials, including web content and fact
sheets

·       Compile outreach lists and assist with outreach calls

·       Assist with media calls

·       Track media coverage

·       Attend coalition, team and full staff meetings

·       Help with logistics for various meetings and events.

·       Assist other Friends of the Earth departments with their work on an
occasional basis.

***You Should Be*

·      ** College graduate (preferred).

·       A strong writer, researcher, and communicator, who can make complex
policy, scientific and legal issues interesting and accessible to activists
and the public.

·       A hard worker who is eager to learn and is enthusiastic about taking
on work ranging from challenging, intellectually stimulating tasks to more
mundane responsibilities.

·       Knowledgeable about the environment, particularly climate change,
and particularly interested in international issues and politics.

·       Comfortable with computers, with an interest in new and social media
a plus.

·       Someone who’s personable, enjoys working in teams, is professional,
and has a sense of humor.

*NOT REQUIRED, BUT HELPFUL:* Familiarity with international climate
negotiations and the relationship of the international climate arena to U.S.
policy. Familiarity with international economic institutions or trade
issues. Experience in social justice or solidarity work.

***Salary*

This position pays $10 an hour. Our work week is 37.5 hours. The position
will run for three months and is not eligible for benefits.

***To Apply*

E-mail cover letter, resume and short writing sample to
*jobs@foe.org*with the subject heading “International
Internship.” No mail applications or
phone calls. Position will remain open until filled.

Friends of the Earth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.