Seafood & Fisheries Management Advocacy Internship

by Elissar Khalek — last modified 2009-10-29 12:37

Food & Water Watch, a nonprofit consumer organization based in Washington, D.C., that runs cutting-edge campaigns to help ensure clean water and safe food. We work with various community outreach groups around the world to create an economically and environmentally viable future. We advocate for safe, wholesome food produced in a humane and sustainable manner, and public rather than private control of water resources, including oceans, rivers and groundwater. For more information check out our website at www.foodandwaterwatch.org.

Our Fish Program specifically works to promote clean, green, safe seafood for consumers, while helping to protect the environment and support coastal communities.

As an intern with the Fish Team, you will be working directly with experienced organizers, policy experts and lobbyists to create effective grassroots campaigns and effect change at a state and national level. You will also increase skills to translate complex information into written and online outreach materials and learn methods of strategic thinking, power-mapping and investigative research used in organizing.

Spring, Fall: This position may be full- or part-time (~15 hours per week minimum). Spring dates are January-May. Fall term dates are September – December.
Summer: This position is full-time and runs for 10 weeks during May-August. Small stipends may be available for summer interns.

Our Fish Program challenges the privatization of our ocean resources, educates the public to promote sustainable seafood consumption, and fights for the interests of small fishermen and coastal communities which deliver consumers safe and healthy seafood. The fish program is currently accepting applications for an advocacy and research internship.

Responsibilities

· Signing new allies onto campaigns, such as religious groups, labor groups, elected officials, citizen activists, businesses and students

· Speaking directly with affected populations and providing them with information on public hearings and other opportunities to weigh in on policy decisions

· Disseminating information on our issues via Facebook and Twitter in order to build our online presence and reach more people

Skills Required

· Strong passion for and commitment to both social and environmental justice

· Experience with social media such as Facebook and Twitter

· Strong writing and speaking skills

· Some prior organizing experience (organizing events, groups, etc.)

· Ability to commit 15 hours per week for 12 weeks in our office at 1616 P St NW, Washington, DC

How to Apply

Send your resume, a brief writing sample and a cover letter including your availability to internships(at)fwwatch(dot)org fax to (202) 683-2446, or mail to:

Food & Water Watch

Attn: Internship Coordinator

1616 P St NW

Suite 300

Washington, DC 20036

Please indicate in the cover letter that you are interested in the Fish Organizing internship and term you are applying for. Please also indicate your availability including start date and end date, hours per day and days per week.

Note: No prior knowledge of fisheries management or marine science is necessary, though it is desirable. Training will be provided for those who are new to the field.

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