Description

The Fish Program challenges the privatization of our ocean resources, educates the public to promote sustainable seafood consumption, and fights for the interests of small fishermen and coastal communities which deliver consumers safe and healthy seafood. The fish program is currently accepting applications for an advocacy and research internship.

Advocacy and Research Internship Food Program
The advocacy and research - food program intern will work directly with the food team to challenge factory farms and other industrialized agriculture, and promote local, sustainable food systems. Additionally, the intern will work closely with the grassroots organizing team on our 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization campaign.

Grassroots Organizing & Advocacy Internship Water Program
The Water Program fights to protect water as a public resource rather than a commodity sold to the highest bidder. The water program intern will assist in the campaign for more support for our public water systems, while exposing the myths and dangers of the bottled water industry.

Highlights

Get involved as an intern with this leading consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Since 2005, they have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Their work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets.

Qualifications

* You must be at least 19 years old.
* Placement should be in your field of study and you must have relevant course work/work experience in the field.
* You must be a US, Canadian or Australian citizen or already be in the US on a work/study visa.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

5,990

Program Fees Include:

* 8 Week Internship Placement (M - F, Full-time)
* Shared accommodation in university student housing
* US-based program coordinator to prepare you for your program
* Professional seminars
* Several planned excursions
* Many optional events throughout program
* 24 hour emergency contact number

Salary/Pay

Interns receive a USD280 stipend per week

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian and Canadian Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

8 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Global Experiences's Mission Statement

Global Experiences is the world leading provider of customized international internship programs. Dedicated to providing the most unique, affordable, and culturally-rich personal and professional programs available in the world today. Our years of experience and extensive network of committed international partners, coupled with our reputation as a premier global program provider, offers each of our customers unparalleled opportunities abroad. Our team is focused on devoting attention to the needs of each individual program participant to ensure the most rewarding and inspirational international experiences give you an Edge in Life!

Year Founded

2001