Strong writing, telephone and organizational skills are also important. Interns must commit to work 10 to 20 hours a week. One semester commitment is required. The office is conveniently located a block from the Farragut West Metro station and a block from the White House. We promise a valuable learning experience in a dynamic working environment.
Monthly stipends are available.
The program also works in coalition with other environmental and global security groups to influence public policy. Staff take a lead policy and advocacy role in the area of climate change, working closely with the Global Environment, Clean Vehicles and Clean Energy Programs. The government relations intern will help organize the DC Climate Education Day - an event sponsored by UCS that will bring scientific, business, economic, and religious community leaders from around the country for training in climate science, speaking to the media, and speaking to elected officials in preparation for speaking with members of Congress and their staff about the issue of climate change. The intern will help with materials development, setting up pre-event meetings with the participants, coordinating hotel and other logistics, data entry, and other such tasks as required. The intern will be supervised by the Climate Change Policy Coordinator, and have significant contact with the Director of Government Relations and Deputy Director of the Global Environment Program.