The intern conducts research to support the campaigns and program work, provides input in campaign planning and implementation, and assists in the coordination of PAN International’s pesticides working group. The intern may have the opportunity to represent PANNA at local tabling events or may be asked to communicate with PANNA affiliate organizations on behalf of the program work in which s/he is involved.
Links to More Information on this Project
1) http://www.panna.org/lindane
2) http://www.panna.org/endosulfan
3) http://www.panna.org/ddt
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on alternatives to and health effects of exposure to OC pesticides in general and certain specific OC pesticides.
- Work directly with senior program staff in campaign planning and implementation.
- Draft letters and statements to be used in campaigns/advancement of pesticide alternatives.
- Provide logistical and program support for the coordination of a PAN International working group
- May be asked to assist with mailings, photocopying.
- May have the opportunity to help with tabling or other public outreach events.
- Keep webpages relevant to the campaign up to date.
Qualifications
- Degree or strong background in environment, health, environmental health or related field.
- Research experience including literature searches and reviews.
- Strong interest in public health, environmental sciences, pesticide reform, or social justice.
- Ability to work both independently as well as an active group participant.
- Good writing and oral communications skills.
- Interest in or experience of working in multinational and multicultural settings.
- Basic content management experience for webpages.
- Ability to keep work organized in order for it to be interpreted by future interns or PANNA staff.
Benefits
There is no stipend associated with intern positions at PAN; however, we do reimburse any local commuting costs. Benefits include:
- Strengthened research and campaign skills.
- Great opportunity to network with individuals and organizations within the field- nationally and internationally.
- Increased understanding of national and international pesticide policy and politics, environmental and human health issues related to pesticides.
- Opportunity to conduct independent work.
- Exposure to structure and functioning of an established non-profit organization.
- Reimbursement for transportation to and from the office.
Time requirement: A minimum commitment of 10 hours per week is required. There may be some flexibility depending on level of experience and ability to work independently.
Timeframe: Dates Are Flexible.
Location: Some of this work must be done in the PAN office in San Francisco. If you have a home machine or laptop, it may be possible to do some of the work remotely.
Supervisor: Medha Chandra, International Campaigner
How to Apply
Submit the following to laura@panna.org:
- A cover letter indicating that you wish to apply for the “LPGC team” intern position. Include why you want to work with PANNA and what experience/skills you hope to gain, your available dates, number of hours per week you wish to work. Also, please indicate where you heard about this position.
- A current resume highlighting the experience and/or coursework relevant to the position
- A brief writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
- Contact information for two references (name, phone, e-mail, relationship)
The Organization
Pesticide Action Network has worked to replace pesticides with ecologically sound alternatives since 1982. PANNA is one of five regional facilitating organizations serving a global network of more than 600 civil society groups in over 90 countries who share these goals. In North America, we link over 195 affiliated health, consumer, labor, environment, progressive agriculture and public interest groups in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. with thousands supporters worldwide to promote healthier, more effective pest management through research and analysis, policy development, public education, media outreach, demonstrations of alternatives and local, national and international advocacy campaigns. PANNA’s San Francisco office has 22-25 staff. We maintain two primary Web sites and related specialized sites and online services. For more information see www.panna.org.