Interns are needed to work on a variety of issues including oil development in Ecuador and Peru, aerial eradication of illicit crops in Colombia, territorial rights in Bolivia, mining and logging in the Guyana Shield, legislation and international agreements, and multinational corporation accountability, among others. Specific jobs may include preparing articles for a monthly newsletter, updating the Alliance website, aiding with press releases, responding to information requests, and managing the membership database. The internship offers opportunities to utilize communication and organizational skills while interacting with the media, nonprofit organizations, indigenous leaders, government representatives, and the general public. Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is helpful, but is not required. The Amazon Alliance office is located in downtown Washington, DC, near the Dupont Circle Metro stop.
Internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students and are unpaid.
The schedule is flexible but there will be a minimum time commitment of 15 hours per week. Academic credit can be arranged according to university guidelines. If you live in the Washington D.C. area and would like to volunteer your time and skills at the Amazon Alliance office, please write or email to the addresses below. This page last updated on November 30, 1998.