Research Assistant

Published on: January 4, 2005

This job posting expired and applications are no longer accepted.
Consumers Union Published: January 3, 2005
Skill Level
Entry Level, Entry Level
Job Type
Freelance / Limited Contract
Categories
Admin/ Gen Mgmt / Analyst / Research

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Description

Temporary free-lance position available at Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports Magazine and ConsumerReports.org.

Duration: up to 6 months 

High level administrative support and investigative research for policy work on a broad range of environmental issues including international food safety issues, waste, toxics, energy and global warming. Candidate will assist with the development of a website to aid consumers in making environmentally sustainable purchasing decisions and in reducing environmental impacts associated with the use of the products they choose. 

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: 

- minimum of an undergraduate degree in environmental sciences, public policy or related fields (preferred),
- proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Powerpoint
- excellent research and writing skills - meticulous planning and organization skills; attention to detail. 

Compensation: commensurate with experience 

Contact: Darlene Bressack, Consumers Union. Consumers Union is located on a 24 acre campus in Yonkers, NY. 

To apply send a detailed resume and cover letter indicating salary required to work@cu.consumer.org or fax your resume to 914-378-2902.

Consumers Union appreciates all inquiries but can only respond to those receiving interviews. No calls, please. Consumers Union is committed to diversity in the workplace.

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