General Job Description
The intern will work closely with the corporate campaign team within the Body Burden group of PANNA. Research will be done in support of a corporate campaign targeting a single pesticide and its producer, with a focus on the company itself and some chemical-specific research as well. The campaign is in its initial stages – the main priority of research will be focusing on finding pressure points of the campaign target, what types of actions/activities have influenced the company itself, and what strategic actions have been effective in similar coordinated campaigns. The intern will be doing web-based and some library research as well as information-gathering from primary sources through email, phone calls, and possible meetings. The intern will also report findings to the group and create materials which can be used in the campaign. The intern should expect to have some flexibility in the nature of the research, as research needs will be determined by the campaign’s goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on pesticide corporation, specific pesticide
- Conduct research on similar corporate campaigns with given target; what has been effective; and how to apply pressure on the given target
- Create documents based on the information from the research (e.g., profiles, corporate connections/influences, fact sheets)
- Revise and update existing fact sheets
- Draft letters and statements to be used in campaigns/advancement of pesticide alternatives
- Opportunity to assist in writing and producing report
- Participate in the formation of campaign strategy
- May be asked to assist with some support tasks for campaign such as photocopying, proofreading…etc.
Qualifications
- Research background, skilled in web-based research and other forms of both secondary and primary research methods
- Some previous campaign experience, as well as experience in forming campaign strategy, preferred
- Strong interest in environmental/public health, pesticide reform, or social justice
- Ability to work both independently as well as an active group participant
- 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 skills
- Better connected to individuals within the field
- Increased understanding of pesticide issues
- Exposed to an established non-profit structure
Time requirement: We prefer to have interns that can commit to 20 hours per week, however schedules are somewhat flexible.
Location: Most work will occur in the San Francisco office. There may be some opportunity for work at home, if desired, and some opportunity for work in the field.
Supervisor: Kristin Schafer, Campaigns Director
How to Apply: Submit the following to intern_coordinator@panna.org:
- A cover letter indicating that you wish to apply for the Campaign Research 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. Please include where you learned of the position.
- A current resume highlighting the experience and/or coursework relevant to the position
- A brief writing sample (no more than 5 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.