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Description
~ 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. ~
A Greenpeace Internship is a great way to learn first-hand how an international environmental campaigning organization works. 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.
As a Greenpeace intern you can:
- Promote solutions to the global warming crisis.
- Stop the destruction of the world's last ancient forests.
- Empower consumers and shareholders to hold corporate polluters accountable.
- And yes - save the whales!
Position Overview
- As the IT intern, work with our small but busy IT department as we develop new tools for fundraising, activism and green social networks.
- Applicants should expect to strengthen their existing IT skill set, either developing in a LAMP environment, performing quality assurance tests on our websites, or assisting our creative, friendly staff with a variety of client support needs.
Program Details
- Our fall internships start September 8th and end December 5th. Interns are hired on a rolling basis but since certain positions are filled quickly, we encourage applicants to apply early.
- Part time and full time positions available.
- We are flexible with your schedule and can help you receive class credit.
- All internships are unpaid. Unfortunately Greenpeace cannot provide travel or housing.
Requirements
- Applicants must be over 18, but do not have to be a current student.
- Previous experience with LAMP development, or Windows/Mac desktop support is required, along with excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong online research skills, and the ability to work well independently.
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 ‘IT Internship' on your application!
~ The Greenpeace Activist Network strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ folks, people with disabilities, and members of other marginalized communities. ~