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Current Internship Opportunities
Breakthrough St. Paul Breakthrough Saint Paul is looking for a diverse group of talented undergraduate and high school students (juniors/seniors) to teach and lead at an innovative academic summer program for high-potential, under-resourced middle school students in Saint Paul. Breakthrough provides paid summer internships, complete with training and classroom teaching experience.
Farm Sanctuary's New York and California Shelters Looking for an unforgettable experience? The Volunteer Internship Programs at Farm Sanctuary's New York and California Shelters provide individuals with unique opportunities to advocate for and connect with farm animals, establish community with like-minded people, and acquire valuable knowledge of the various facets of animal protection. Since Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986, interns have played a vital role in our efforts by enabling us to operate our shelters, conduct educational programs, and initiate campaigns to end the suffering of farm animals. Apply today and you too can contribute to Farm Sanctuary's life-saving work. Farm Sanctuary Internships are available at both of our shelters, as well as in various departments within our organization. Housing is provided for all interns who work at our California and New York Shelters. Occasionally, off-site internship opportunities may be available; in these special cases, housing is not provided. Internships require a one to three month commitment; please see our website for exact requirements for your desired position. All applicants must be 18 years or older and committed to Farm Sanctuary's goals and programs. Intern space is limited; early application is recommended. Apply online at www.farmsanctuary.org/get_involved/jobs/intern.html. Apply at least one month prior to desired start date. Apply by end of February for summer positions. Resume required for Campaigns, Development, Education, and Communications internships. Letters of recommendation are welcome but not required. Applications Accepted until: December 31, 2010
Solar College Initiative Get some experience that'll help you break into the solar industry! This internship can be performed from anywhere in the country, via telecommute. Available immediately; Unpaid internship; 10-20 hours weekly; Six month minimum commitment. www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Internship/143321-262/c Overview: Solar College Initiative (www.solarcollege.org) is a project of GreenVision Institute (www.greenvisioninstitute.org), a national non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio and San Francisco, CA, founded in November 2008 by Dr. Jacob Travis. Solar College Initiative (SCI) is dedicated to advancing solar energy on college and university campuses. SCI’s team of experts assists individual colleges and universities to assess their needs, build stakeholder support, develop requests for proposal, and negotiate the various avenues of financing to find a solution that best suits the needs of the institution . SCI’s team consists of leaders from the solar industry and renewable energy advocacy, and is supported by a network of professionals from a variety of sectors including solar, technology, finance, socially responsible business, and non-profit. Position: SCI is currently seeking entrepreneurial, versatile, and passionate Solar Solutions Interns to assist in the deployment of our campus solar solutions. The Solar Solutions Interns will work directly with the Director of Campus Solutions and Technical Director to process campus-specific data, produce and edit campus-specific deliverables, and assist in the development and execution of campus solar solutions. Responsibilities: Qualifications: Length of Commitment: Approximately 10-20 hours per week should be expected throughout the internship, and can be adapted according to your schedule. Six months or longer. Internship is unpaid. SCI is an equal opportunity employer. Contact: Send resume and brief cover letter to interns@solarcollege.org
New York State Department of Health Office of Public Health Description: All applicants must have completed a minimum of one year of full-time college study including: 2 courses in natural science, such as biology, chemistry or earth science. Completion of two years of full-time college study or equivalent, including at least 4 courses in natural science, such as biology, chemistry or earth science is preferred. All students will be required to participate in a presentation at the conclusion of the internship. Apply at www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/public_health_works/education/internship/docs/student_application.doc and email application. Applications accepted until March 31, 2010. Email resumes to phinternships@health.state.ny.us.
Taconic Energy Taconic Energy is a developmental research organization involved in commercializing novel technology for improving fuel economy of engines running on gasoline. The company is in need of a summer intern with a background in the principles of Organic Chemistry and experience working in an organic laboratory. The ideal candidate will have the following prerequisites:
Additional desirable skills include:
Email For Resumes: HR@TaconicEnergy.com Applications Accepted Until: October 4, 2010
Corporate Accountability International Have you ever wanted to learn how to run an issues-based organizing campaign? Are you passionate about making our food system healthier and more sustainable, or about defending access to clean, safe drinking water for all? Our campaigns internships are a leadership skills building program, in which interns will take on a significant project to advance Corporate Accountability International’s Think Outside the Bottle or Value [the] Meal campaigns. Corporate Accountability International (formerly Infact) is a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns challenging irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world. You will be working side-by-side with a team of talented and seasoned organizers in a dynamic campaign atmosphere, working for justice and effective social change. Our campaigns internship is a leadership skills-building program, in which interns will take on a significant project to advance Corporate Accountability International’s work. Interns will have primary responsibility for significant projects and will master a variety of skills, including:
Value [the] Meal Internship Value [the] Meal is part of our Campaign Challenging Corporate Abuse of our Food, working to secure people’s access to healthy, sustainable, affordable food. We have launched Value [the] Meal to educate the public about the impact of the fast food industry on our health, our planet and our children. As an Value [the] Meal intern you will help lead outreach to activists, students, faith communities, restaurants or community leaders to put limits on the fast food industry’s manipulative marketing to children, interference in public policy and nutrition science, and attempts to hide the true health risks of their products. Think Outside The Bottle Internship Think Outside the Bottle is part of our Campaign Challenging Corporate Control of Water, and working to promote, protect and ensure public funding for our public water systems. As a Think Outside the Bottle intern, you will help lead outreach to activists, students, faith communities, restaurants or community leaders to move mayors and governors to stand up for strong pubic water systems and to cut city and state spending on bottled water. Qualifications:
Visit us at www.StopCorporateAbuse.org. You can find out more about Value [the] Meal at www.ValueTheMeal.org. You can find out more about Think Outside the Bottle at www.ThinkOutsideTheBottle.org. TO APPLY: Email a brief letter of interest, résumé, and 3 references (including at least one work or volunteer supervisor) to internships@stopcorporateabuse.org.
MN Department of Natural Resources Agency: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Ecological Resources Division, Watercraft Inspection Program Title: Watercraft Inspector Intern or Watercraft Inspector Supervisor Intern Position: Temporary Full-Time. Must work weekends and some holidays from 4/23/10- 10/12/10 (start and end dates flexible based on school schedules), Mandatory training 4/23/10 and 4/24/10 in St. Paul or 5/7/10 and 5/8/10 in Brainerd. Watercraft Inspector pay rate for all crews except for Minnetonka $7.50 per hour (with bonuses awarded for weekend and total hours up to $1,430) plus mileage reimbursement, Minnetonka crew pay rate is $7.00 per hour (with bonuses awarded up to $2,300) plus mileage reimbursement. General Description: The Watercraft Inspector serves to inform and educate the public to the threats of ecologically harmful aquatic invasive species to Minnesota’s waters. Inspectors work at public water access sites educating the public by providing information to watercraft users and conducting a brief survey while inspecting watercraft for exotic species. Other duties include assisting the coordinator with access postings, assisting Conservation Officers with access checks, aquatic plant removal, and other natural resource projects. Duties:
Program Structure: Watercraft Inspectors will be assigned to a specific area of responsibility, which may include up to ten public water accesses. Inspectors will be responsible for their individual work schedule upon approval of their supervisor. Personal vehicle use is required and mileage will be reimbursed. Locations: Seven County Metro Area, Minnetonka , Wright and Chisago Counties, Mississippi River - Red Wing to the Iowa border, Duluth, Brainerd, Alexandria and Becker, Pope and Ottertail Counties, Spicer/Willmar, Northern Minnesota (Rainy Lake and Lake of the Woods areas) Skills:
Eligibility: To qualify for the Watercraft Inspection Program applicants must pass a criminal background check and have a valid MN class D drivers license or the equivalent. In order to hold this position employees must receive college credit and major in one of the following: Biology, Natural Resources, Fisheries and Wildlife, Enforcement, Communications, Recreation Resource Management, Recreation, Park and Leisure studies, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Sociology, Sociology of Law, Criminology and Deviance, Urban and Community Forestry For more information or to get an application or apply online:
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