Environmental Health Grassroots Intern

Defend Our Health 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 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 throughout the state

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 time positions available. This is an unpaid position, however we are happy to work with students to secure institutional funding and/or course credit. Students should contact their internship coordinator or academic advisor before accepting an unpaid internship in order to determine whether this internship satisfies the student's institution's requirements to earn credit.

Deadline: 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. 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 scahueque@defendourhealth.org