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Description
Beyond Pesticides is a national non-profit membership organization, founded in 1981, dedicated to educating the public about the toxic hazards of pesticides and safer alternatives. The organization advocates for strong policy to protect public health and the environment. Beyond Pesticides' programs are focused on school pesticide use, lawn care, insect-borne diseases, organic agriculture, documenting pesticide poisoning incidents, and watchdogging federal, state and local governments.
Responsibilities may include:
Producing materials, including factsheets, articles, report contributions, and online materials. Updating and developing webpages. Assisting in fielding phone calls and emails from the public, researching and answering information requests. Assist the executive director and program staff with outreach, research and administrative tasks on an as-needed basis.
Interns are given tasks that match their interests, skills and background with Beyond Pesticides' goals. In addition to working on specific projects, interns will gain insight into the importance of grassroots action, the complexities of environmental issues, and how non-profits function. Internships are based on a small stipend and vary in length from 3 months to 1 year.
Internship dates are flexible and may start as early as May 1st.
Please email, fax or mail a resume and cover letter outlining what type of internship interests you, what you hope to gain from the experience and what time frame you are available.
Aviva Glaser,
Beyond Pesticides,
701 E Street, S.E., Suite 200,
Washington, DC 20003