Beyond Pesticides is a national non-profit membership organization in Washington, DC, founded in 1981, dedicated to educating the public about the toxic hazards of pesticides and safer alternatives. The organization advocates for strong policy to protect public health and the environment. This internship focuses on organic agriculture and the USDA's National Organic Standards.
Responsibilities may include:
* Researching health and environmental impacts of materials for use in organic agriculture.
* Producing materials, including factsheets, articles, report contributions, and online materials.
* Assisting in fielding phone calls and emails from the public, researching and answering information requests.
* Assist the executive director and program staff with outreach, research and administrative tasks on an as-needed basis.
Interns are given tasks that match their interests, skills and background with Beyond Pesticides’ goals. In addition to working on specific projects, interns will gain insight into the importance of grassroots action, the complexities of environmental issues, and how non-profits function.
Internships are based on a small ($600 monthly) stipend and vary in length from 3 months to 1 year.
Please submit a resume and cover letter via UMBCworks outlining what type of internship interests you, what you hope to gain from the experience and what time frame you are available.