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Environmental Health Internship

The Environmental Health Strategy Center is seeking talented, hard-working, passionate candidates to work on local and national campaigns to protect communities from chemicals linked with cancer, asthma, and other health problems. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, science-based policy organization, and build your skills in community organizing, environmental health policy, and campaign advocacy.
Activities may include:
  •  Work on local and national policy campaigns
  • Build relationships with target constituencies such as cancer-affected communities, local
  • businesses, and parent groups
  • Organize outreach events such as films and workshops
  • Recruit activists to join rallies and media events
  • Reach out to supporters to take action through phone calls, emails, and social media
  • Conduct outreach at fairs and festivals throughout the state

Qualifications:
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Demonstrated work ethic
  • Strong team player
  • Highly motivated and able to work independently
  • Serious commitment to social justice

Hours and compensation:
Full time positions available, part time positions considered. This is an unpaid position, however we are happy to work with students to secure institutional funding and/or course credit.

Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Please send a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest, skills, and experience -- we want to know who you are, what you’re interested in, and what strengths you would bring to our work. Feel free to include a writing sample (optional). Send to scahueque@preventharm.org