Environmental Health Internship

The Environmental Health Strategy Center is seeking talented, hard-working, passionate candidates to work on local and national campaigns to protect communities from chemicals linked with cancer, asthma, and other health problems.  This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, science-based policy organization and build your skills in community organizing, environmental health policy, and campaign advocacy.

Activities may include:

• Work on local and national policy campaigns
• Build relationships with target constituencies such as cancer-affected communities, local businesses, and parent groups
• Organize outreach events such as films and workshops
• Recruit activists to join rallies and media events
• Reach out to supporters to take action through phone calls, emails, and social media
• Conduct outreach at fairs and festivals throughout the state of Maine

Qualifications:

• Outstanding communication skills
• Demonstrated work ethic
• Strong team player
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Serious commitment to social justice

Hours and compensation:

Full and part time positions available. This is an unpaid position, however we are happy to work with students to secure institutional funding and/or course credit. Bowdoin Career Planning Center may have funding for this internship.

Applications will be reviews on a rolling basis until positions are filled- the window to accept applications is usually January-March. Please send a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest, skills, and experience — we want to know who you are, what you’re interested in, and what strengths you would bring to our work. Feel free to include a writing sample (optional). Send to Emily Postman at epostman (at) preventharm.org. You can also feel free to contact me with any questions you have throughout the application process.