RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct a targeted outreach to medical students via electronic and social media, student association networking and possibly some in-person networking. Purpose of outreach is to build awareness among medical students and encourage participation in campaigns to change health-related food and agricultural public policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of medical student culture/community, experienced with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), comfortable with one-on-one networking and relationship building. Prior political or issue campaign organizing experience a plus. Medical student or former medical student preferred.

Additional Information
Start date: Late September/early October
Duration/hours: 15–20 hours per month with commitment through Spring 2011
Compensation: Unpaid
Location: Flexible

How to Apply
Email résumé, cover letter and a one- or two-page writing sample to Erin McKee at emckee@iatp.org. Please indicate in your email the name of the internship for which you are applying. Deadline: September 24 or until filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Report through articles, video or audio on issues related to justice in the food system. As part of our work on the Farm Bill, IATP is reporting on issues of fairness throughout the food system, from the farm to processing facilities, consumer access to healthy food. This internship will include interviews, research and writing. Article/video will appear on IATP's website and we will explore other potential media outlets. The internship will include working alongside a team of food system experts.

QUALIFICATIONS

College undergraduate or graduate with journalism or similar degree. Self motivated. Some reporting experience a plus.

Additional Information
Start date: Immediately
Duration/hours: September–December, flexible hours
Compensation: Unpaid
Location: Onsite or off

How to Apply
Email résumé, cover letter and writing sample of no more than five pages to Erin McKee at emckee@iatp.org. Position open until filled. Please indicate in your email the name of the internship for which you are applying. Position open until filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with IATP staff to recruit and assist farmers and peasants around the world via the Internet to take part in a multimedia project designed to increase awareness of the impacts of climate change on agriculture.

Conduct interviews, edit and produce video content for IATP's Voices of Agriculture web site and assist with local IATP climate events in connection with the UN Climate conference in Mexico.

QUALIFICATIONS

Searching for a highly organized and self-directed person who is comfortable working with people from around the world, interested in climate and agriculture issues and adept at working with editing software, internet videos and YouTube. Spanish language skills considered a plus.

Additional Information
Start date: Immediately
Duration/hours: Starting in September and ending in early to mid-December
Compensation: Unpaid
Location: Onsite or off. On-site / off-site with bi-weekly check-in meetings

How to Apply
Email résumé, cover letter and writing sample to Erin McKee at emckee@iatp.org. Please indicate in your email the name of the internship for which you are applying. Position open until filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with IATP staff to research and write a background report on the history of the Food Stamp/SNAP program and the Farm Bill. Final report will include narrative, bibliography and compilation of national organizations working on food assistance issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate or graduate level student with good research and writing skills interested in US food assistance and farm bill policy.

Additional Information
Start date: Immediately
Duration/hours: Starting in September and ending in November. Flexible hours.
Compensation: Unpaid
Location: On-site / off-site with bi-weekly check-in meetings

How to Apply
Email résumé, cover letter and writing sample to Erin McKee at emckee@iatp.org. Please indicate in your email the name of the internship for which you are applying. Position open until filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern will be conducting analysis on energy usage for the rural town of Milan, Minnesota, population 350. The intern will review Milan’s Comprehensive Plan; analyze residential gas and electric utility bills; identify comparative city and county data; and layer income, housing, and other demographic information into a final report. This report will be used by Milan residents to develop a community focused vision of sustainability and design climate friendly energy programs that meet the community’s specific needs and promote affordability. This internship is for individuals who have a background and interest in developing on the ground energy sustainability projects with an emphasis on community-based initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate level or above; or equivalent project experience
• Experience with Excel a must
• Preference will be given to candidates who have an interest in background in energy and environmental policy

Additional Information
Start date: Immediately
Duration/hours: 6 months, with expectation of 10 hours/week – this is flexible depending on candidate
Compensation: Unpaid
Location: In IATP’s Minneapolis office and will include 1 – 2 trips to Milan with CEED staff

How to Apply
Email résumé, cover letter and writing sample to Emily Barker at ebarker@iatp.org. Please indicate in your e-mail the name of the internship for which you are applying. Position open until filled.