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  Internship OpportunitiesGTW is currently seeking interns for fall 2009! Global Trade Watch is part of Public Citizen, the national environmental and consumer organization founded by Ralph Nader in 1971. Global Trade Watch monitors Congress and international institutions and fights for trade and other economic policies that promote a healthy environment, consumer protection and government and corporate accountability. DESCRIPTION: Interns are an integral part of the Global Trade Watch team. A Global Trade Watch internship can include research assistance, assisting with grassroots organizing, media outreach, and working with U.S. and international nongovernmental organizations. Interns are also likely to assist lobbying efforts and attend Congressional hearings. All interns are expected to do administrative support work, but they are generally assigned to specific projects according to their interests and qualifications, and often have the opportunity work closely with staff on these projects. Applicants fluent in Spanish are especially encouraged to apply, as we do a great deal of grassroots work with Spanish-speaking organizations. QUALIFICATIONS: Research, writing and computer skills necessary. Prior study and/or interest in the environment, international trade, globalization, economics, law/pre-law, and/or social justice desirable, as well as an awareness of current events. Familiarity with office procedures helpful. This internship is intended primarily for undergraduate students. CAPABILITIES: Well organized and willing to learn; ability to work on a team, perform well under pressure, and adapt to rapidly changing situations. CONDITIONS: Walking two flights of stairs and several blocks to and from congressional offices. Nonsmoking workplace. EXPECTATIONS: We prefer that interns be able to work a minimum of 30 hours a week, but will make accommodations for exceptional applicants. Our internships generally follow the academic calendar (beginning and ending with each semester,) but there is some flexibility within that. We request a least an 8-week commitment, though interns may request to remain longer than one semester. COMPENSATION: Most internships are UNPAID, though academic credit can be arranged. PLEASE NOTE: We are currently seeking interns for fall 2009. Please check back later for our spring 2010 (and beyond) internship opportunities. TO APPLY: We accept applications on a rolling basis. Send resume, cover letter and a brief writing sample to: Intern Coordinator Or fax to: (202) 547-7392, or email: dwatkins@citizen.org (No phone calls, please.) Public Citizen strongly urges people of color to apply for all staff positions.
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