Toxics Campaign 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 Toxics Campaign Internship with Greenpeace in Fall 2014, in Washington D.C.

Our Toxics team is dedicated to ensuring a toxic free future by pressuring congress to stand up against the chemical industry. This semester we'll be working on passing comprehensive chemical security legislation, to address the danger posed by over 5800 "high-risk" chemical facilities in the United States. Just the 300 most dangerous of these plants threaten 100 million Americans.

Responsibilities 

• Research on chemical security, including occasional visits to the EPA Docket Center.
• Research and analysis of EPA policies.
• Attend and assist with lobby meetings and events on Capitol Hill.
• Work with communications team for press and online communication needs.
• Draft letters to decision makers.
• Write blog entries.
• Engage with a broad coalition of groups working on this issue.
• Assisting in additional projects as needed. 

Qualifications 

• Completion of bachelor's degree preferred. Ideal candidates will be those pursuing a master's degree or a law degree.
• Experience with campaigning and organizing a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong online research skills.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Computer savvy.
• Comfortable on the phone.
• Commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change.
• Enthusiasm for protecting the environment. 

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. 

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.
• Please click here to learn more about Greenpeace Internships in general.  

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 ‘Toxics Campaign 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 & other under-represented communities. ~