American Rivers Unpaid 3-6 month internships offered for undergraduates Attn: Intern Coordinator and graduates interested in conservation policy. To 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Suite 400 apply, send a resume, cover letter, short writing sample, Washington, DC 20003 time of availability, and three references. (202) 547-6900 unpaid Clean Up Congress Interns organizing campus campaigns or working on local 313/200 S. Blount St., Suite D campaigns against anti-environmental politicians Raleigh, NC 27601 (particularly Helms, in fall '96). Founder is Woody Holton, a Duke grad. (919) 828-4400 unpaid Clean Water Action Interns needed year-round to assist in lobbying efforts Attn: Intern Coordinator of CWA's legislative director. Interns must be juniors 1320 18th St., NW studying political science, environmental studies, or a Washington, DC 20036 related field. Send resume and cover letter to apply. (202) 457-1286 Conservation Programs Internship Interns serve as research assistants and are assigned one NPCA major project. Summer application deadline is April 15. 1776 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Must be junior or senior. Send resume, cover letter, Washington, DC 20036 writing sample, references (w/ phone #s) or letters of recommendation. (202) 223-6722 unpaid Consumer Energy Council of America Research CECARF focuses on the economic and social impact of Foundation energy policies and conservation. Year-round internships Attn: Intern Coordinator available. Submit a cover letter indicating dates of 2000 L St., NW, Suite 802 availability, resume, name & number of 3 references, plus Washington, DC 20036 2 current writing samples. (202) 659-0404 unpaid Council for a Livable World Unpaid internships available year-round. Send resume, Attn: Intern Coordinator cover letter and writing sample to apply. 110 Maryland Avenue, NE, Suite 409 Washington, DC 20002 (202) 543-4100 unpaid Environmental Action Environmental lobbying and citizens' action group that Attn: Intern Coordinator solicits interns year-round. Apply by filling out the 6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 600 application form in the file. Takoma Park, MD 20912 (301) 891-1100 unpaid Environmental Careers Organization Paid environmental opportunities for juniors, seniors, or Attn: Intern Coordinator recent graduates. Applications in file. 286 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210-1009 (617) 426-4375 paid Friends of the Earth Interns work w/ directors researching, writing, lobbying Attn: Fellowship Coordinator, Corinna Gilfillan and assisting with administrative support. Interns work 5 1025 Vermont, NW, 3rd Floor days a week. Send resume, cover letter, 3 references, & Washington, DC 20005 writing sample by early April. FAX: (202) 783-0444. (202) 783-7400 unpaid Gas Guzzler Campaign Grassroots organization working for more sustainable land The Advocacy Institute use and transportation policies. 2-3 days per week Attn: Intern Coordinator required for 3-4 month internships. To apply, send 1707 L, NW, Suite 400 resume & cover letter (addressing 3 issues outlined in Washington, DC 20036 file). (202) 659-8475 General Board of Global Ministries Internship focuses on health, environment and economic Attn: Anna Rhee public policy issues as vital concerns for women. One 100 Maryland Avenue, NE intern selected to work 10 months beginning Sept. Washington, DC 20002 Selection based on education, experience and interest in public policy advocacy of applicant. (202) 488-5660 paid Government Accountability Project GAP is a nonprofit which provides legal representation Attn: Clinical Director for whistleblowers - corporate and government employees 810 1st St., NE, Suite 630 who speak out against fraud, environmental abuse, etc. Washington, DC 20002 Interns work on congressional/public education, etc. To apply, send resume, cover letter. (202) 408-0034 unpaid League of Conservation Voters Campaign The Summer Training Academy begins early July before Fellowships campaign placement with pro-environment politicians from Attn: Intern Coordinator Aug. 1 through the election. Also six-month, paid 1707 L St., NW, Suite 550 internships in various areas. See files. Washington, DC 20036 (202) 785-8683 paid National Audubon Society Year-round internships. Typical internships involve a Attn: Intern Coordinator balance between support work (copying, faxing, phoning, 666 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Hill drops) and a project defined by the intern's Washington, DC 20003 supervisor. Send writing sample, resume, and cover letter detailing your interest. (202) 547-9009 unpaid National Wildlife Federation Two 24-week internships available for graduates in spring Nancy Hwa, Resources Conservation Internship and fall. Stipend is $275 per week, plus benefits. Program, 1400 Sixteenth Street, NW Send cover letter, resume, phone numbers of 3-5 academic Washington, DC 20036-2266 or professional references, and 2-4 page writing sample. March 15 summer deadline. paid North Carolina Wildlife Federation Political and environmental internships available Attn: Internship Coordinator assisting the Head of Governmental Affairs. Apply by P.O. Box 10626 sending a cover letter, including dates of availability, Raleigh, North Carolina 27605-0626 and a resume. (919) 833-1923 unpaid Redefining Progress Organization bridging the gap between the fields of Attn: Intern Coordinator environmental studies, political science, and economics. One Kearny Street, Fourth Floor Internships in Research, Media/Organizing, and San Francisco, CA 94108 Non-Profit Mgmt. Small stipend of $300 per month. Apply w/ cover letter, resume, writing sample. (415) 781-1191 paid Save the Bay Educational & lobbying efforts on behalf of Narragansett Internship Program Bay. Interns receive a weekly stipend as well as 434 Smith Street expenses for work-related costs. To apply, send a letter Providence, RI 02908-3732 of intent, resume, and writing samples (if interested in the communications dept.) (401) 272-3540 paid Sierra Club Internships offered in the educational, media or Attn: Internship Coordinator issue-oriented areas in the spring, fall and summer. To 408 C Street, NE apply, send a resume, cover letter, and a 2-5 page Washington, DC 20002 writing sample by March 1 (for summer internship). Some paid via the Everett Public Service Prog. (202) 547-1141 paid U.S. PIRG PIRG works on consumer, government reform, energy and Attn: Intern Coordinator environmental issues. Student interns should be 218 D Street, SE self-starting, have strong research skills, and a Washington, DC 20003 commitment to public interest work. To apply, send resume, cover letter, and writing sample. (202) 546-9707 unpaid Zero Population Growth Internships for stipend are offered on two 5 1/2 month Internship Program sessions: January 1 to June 15, 1995, and July 1 to 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 320 December 15, '95. Compensation app. $1,190 per month. Washington, DC 20036 Short-term medical coverage, too. Send cover letter, resume, 3 references & writing sample. (202) 332-2200 paid