Strategy Internship

~ Who is Greenpeace? Greenpeace is the leading independent environmental campaigning organization that uses peaceful direct action and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and to promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. ~

Position Overview

We are seeking candidates for a Strategy Internship with Greenpeace in Fall 2014, in Washington D.C.

The Strategy intern position will work directly with Greenpeace USA's Director of Strategy on a variety of research and analysis projects. The Director of Strategy supports annual and multi-year planning and new initiatives and partnerships, as well as a range of special projects for organizational priorities.

Tasks for previous interns have included doing research on the 2020 US Energy Landscape, analyzing financial reports to identify potential cost saving opportunities, and liaising with prospective vendors. 

Program Details 

• Our fall internships start September 8th and end December 5th. Part time and full time positions available.
• Each intern is trained and closely supervised by a member of the department to which they've been assigned.
• We are flexible with your schedule and can help you receive class credit. All internships are unpaid. Unfortunately Greenpeace cannot provide travel or housing.

Qualifications 

• Applicants must be over 18, but do not have to be current students. 
• We're looking for people with excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong online research skills, the ability to work well independently, commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change and enthusiasm for protecting the environment.

• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Ability to keep information confidential
• Familiarity with Excel
• Commitment to Greenpeace values
• Strong research and written communication skills 

Preferred: 

• Basic knowledge of financial accounting
• Ability to conduct numerical analysis in Excel
• Skilled at conducting thorough desk research from a variety of sources
• Knowledge of environmental challenges and solutions 

Benefits 

• A Greenpeace Internship is a great way to learn first-hand how an international environmental campaigning organization works.
• You'll gain issue expertise, build valuable career skills and make connections.
• In addition to job training, you'll have the opportunity to take part in trainings such as corporate campaigning, non-violent direct action, media relations and grassroots outreach.
• You'll get to meet awesome people and work alongside experienced staff in a casual, high-energy environment. 
• We'll help you get college credit for your internship. 

To Apply

Please click below: "Apply Here!" and then, once on Greenpeace's Internship page, click "Apply now for Fall 2014" and fill out the application form. Be sure to mark ‘Strategy Internship' on your application!

~ Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way Greenpeace selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and effectiveness of our campaigns. Greenpeace strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, and other under-represented communities. ~