Agricultural Water Risk Program Intern

Ceres Published: March 5, 2020
Location
Boston, MA
Skill Level
Internship / Volunteer
Job Type
Internship
Categories
Analyst / Research / CSR/ Envir Mgmt Systems / Finance
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Description

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Internship Overview

Agricultural Water Risk Program Intern:

Ceres is working with companies, investors, water providers, farmers, policymakers, environmental organizations and other stakeholders to improve water management and increase reporting on water issues that pose risks to businesses, communities and the environment.

The Agricultural Water Risk Program is seeking a graduate student this summer to help us advance our work on analyzing and addressing water risks related to the food and beverage sector. While providing some administrative support, the intern will primarily work across various topic areas using skills ranging in research, marketing, quantitative analysis and writing (short memos, case studies, data narratives etc.).

The intern will support the Agriculture and Water Risk initiative, with a focus on the continued rollout of Feeding Ourselves Thirsty, the Ceres/WWF AgWater Challenge, investor engagements pertaining to water and agriculture, and dissemination of the findings of a report on corporate sustainable sourcing commitments.

Responsibilities 

  • Leading daily tracking of news flow and earnings impacts related to agricultural water risk and produce a synthesis of findings for distribution
  • Analyzing financial disclosures of Feeding Ourselves Thirsty companies and other food and beverage companies to track and capture references to water-related risks and financial impacts
  • Researching and analyzing sustainable sourcing commitments made by food and beverage companies and financial incentives provided by these companies to encourage sustainable agriculture practices amongst their suppliers
  • Conducting research on food and beverage companies to support investor engagement including sign-on letters, dialogues, and shareholder resolutions
  • Conducting research on food and beverage companies to support dialogues with companies pertaining to the AgWater Challenge, as needed
  • Supporting the continued execution of the communications and marketing strategy for the recent Feeding Ourselves Thirsty analysis

Program areas of work include:

  • Providing support to the Agriculture and Water Risk initiative, with a focus on the ongoing rollout of Feeding Ourselves Thirsty and the AgWater Challenge.
  • This includes conducting research and analysis on food companies, supporting the team with tracking news flow and pulling examples of risk, building out power points for external presentations, and doing company/investor research on the Bloomberg terminal. 
  • Conduct research on new areas of overlap with water risk and opportunities in other industries including textiles and apparel, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and more. 

For more information, see Ceres’ Water Program.

Qualifications

Desired Background:

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Interest in agriculture, water issues, sustainability, finance, and responsible investing
  • Knowledge of digital marketing strategies a plus
  • Comfortable with the Google Suite and knowledge of Salesforce a plus
  • Knowledge of investment analysis methods or desire to learn how to use the Bloomberg Terminal a plus

General Internship Information

We are seeking dynamic and committed interns who will find it exciting to join the Ceres team! Ceres’ interns support Program, Communications, and Development staff working with a wide variety of constituents within the Ceres network: environmental activists, investors, funders, and corporations.

While providing some administrative support, interns will primarily work in one of the following areas using research, project coordination, technology, and communications skills. Detailed descriptions of each available position can be found below.  

  • Each February, Ceres advertises for our summer program. During February & March we conduct interviews and make placements. Our Summer Intern Program is held during the months of June, July, half of August, and runs for a 10-week period. The work hours are Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. 
  • We typically hire 10-15 interns, who are a mix of undergraduate and graduate students. This year, the program will begin on Monday, June 1, and run through Friday, August 7. In addition, interns need to be available for a lunch orientation one week prior to start date, to take place the week of May 25th (in the Boston & San Francisco offices).
  • Please read details of this position on our website and make sure you're applying for the specific internship of most interest to you. 

Please note: Only the Program Teams listed on the website are seeking an intern for Summer 2020. 

Compensation

  • We pay a stipend of $6,000 for the ten weeks. . 
  • We also provide for our Boston interns an option of (1) a pass on the MBTA systems for June, July and August, OR (2) $75 per month for those who walk, cycle or run to the office.
  • For our San Francisco interns, we provide $253.50 (provided in first paycheck) to put towards their BART Pass or other form of commute.

To Apply

  • Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to review this internship opportunity carefully and discern if it is a good fit for you. 
  • Then,if you are interested in applying for this position, please follow the prompts to submit a resume, cover letter, and two (2) brief writing samples, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.

Note: Address all correspondence to: Elyssa Feliciano

Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.

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