Research Internship – Water Program

The water research intern assists the water research team with providing information, analysis and written materials to support Food & Water Watch Clean Public Water campaigns. 

Responsibilities

• Research both corporations and government (federal, state, and local) to help our team craft reports, briefing papers, and articles for the general public, media, NGOs, elected officials and government agencies

• Assist researchers with data collection, synthesis, and analysis

• Write short printed materials on water issues

• Research emerging issues to move campaigns forward

• Maintain strong records of work and assist with database development

• Hold regular office hours and participate in weekly meetings with Research team

Requirements

• Strong interest in Food & Water Watch issues and commitment to social change

• Strong verbal and written communication and time management skills

• Sense of humor and ability to work well in a team 

• Experience in academic and corporate research is a plus, as is a background in any of the following: environmental science and policy, natural resources management, global water issues, economics, political science, federal policy, Geographic Information Systems, computer database management. 

Internships are typically a minimum of 10 weeks; full-time and part-time opportunities available.

To apply, send your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to internships(at)fwwatch(dot)org