Toxics Internship

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Our Toxics team is dedicated to ensuring a toxic free future by working to prevent chemical disasters. One in three Americans is currently at risk of a poison gas disaster, but Greenpeace is working with a coalition of over 100 organizations to secure policy that will require dangerous plants to switch to safer alternatives. This semester you can help us build our movement to create a world free of toxic chemicals.

Responsibilities:

• Research on chemical security, including occasional visits to the EPA Docket Center.
• Research and analysis of EPA policies.
  
• Attend and assist with lobby meetings and events on Capitol Hill.
• Work with communications team for press and online communication needs.
• Draft letters to decision makers.
• Write blog entries.
  
• Engage with a broad coalition of groups working on this issue.
• Assist with additional projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Completion of bachelor's degree preferred. Ideal candidates will be those pursuing a master's degree or a law degree.
• Experience with campaigning and organizing a plus.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong online research skills.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Computer savvy.
• Comfortable on the phone.
• Commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change.
• Enthusiasm for protecting the environment.

To apply for this internship, please head over to http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/en/about/jobs/internship/toxics/.
Thanks for your interest, and we look forward to hearing form you!