[bioundgrd] FW: environmental advocacy internships

[Joshua Stone]

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From: Ben Hellerstein <ben at environmentmassachusetts.org<mailto:ben at environmentmassachusetts.org>>
Subject: environmental advocacy internships
Date: September 21, 2016 at 9:41:22 PM GMT+1

We are looking for students to work as interns with Environment Massachusetts, the statewide environmental advocacy organization, and I wanted to ask for your help to spread the word.

Interns with Environment Massachusetts make a difference on critical issues, learn about environmental problems and the political process, and gain valuable, hands-on experience with one of the state's top environmental advocacy nonprofits.

I've included an announcement about our internship opportunities below. Can you forward the announcement to students in the Biology department?

Ben


Ben Hellerstein
State Director
Environment Massachusetts
294 Washington Street, Ste. 500 :: Boston, MA 02108
617-747-4368

Environmental Advocacy Internships
Apply to intern with Environment Massachusetts
Fall, spring, and summer internships available
Deadline to apply for fall internships: Friday, September 30
Apply today: https://goo.gl/forms/UU39NgKjPi7yvVKq2

Environment Massachusetts is a statewide, grassroots environmental organization working to tackle our biggest environmental challenges and fight for a greener future.

Our interns make a big impact on our campaigns, while gaining valuable skills in political advocacy and grassroots organizing.

As an intern, you’ll work on campaigns like:

Repowering Massachusetts with 100 percent renewable energy: We can get all of the energy we need from clean, renewable sources like solar and wind. But too much of our power still comes from dirty fossil fuels that contribute to climate change. We’re campaigning for a goal of 100 percent renewable energy for Massachusetts.

Protecting the Charles River: Every summer, pollution in the Charles River leads to toxic cyanobacteria blooms, which turn the water green and make it unsafe for swimming or boating. These blooms release chemicals that are linked to neurological, kidney, and liver damage. We’re working to reduce pollution in the river and protect the health of nearby communities.

As an intern with Environment Massachusetts, you’ll work hard and take on real responsibility. Our interns organize press conferences, write op-eds and letters to the editor, build powerful coalitions, meet with state officials, and mobilize grassroots support for our campaigns.

We’re hiring interns for the fall and spring semesters and for the summer. Interns typically work 10-15 hours per week during the academic year and 20-40 hours per week during the summer. The position is unpaid.

The deadline to apply for a fall internship is Friday, September 30.

Apply today: https://goo.gl/forms/UU39NgKjPi7yvVKq2

Questions? Contact Ben Hellerstein: ben at environmentmassachusetts.org<mailto:ben at environmentmassachusetts.org>, 617-747-4368.




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Ben Hellerstein

State Director

Environment Massachusetts

Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center

294 Washington Street, Ste. 500 :: Boston, MA 02108

617-747-4368


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