Governments and the meat and dairy industries are increasingly advocating for the use of methane digesters on large-scale animal operations to turn methane into biogas as a strategy to respond to climate change. This internship will research how these digesters work, how well they are working, and the different ways government policies are supporting these developments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with IATP staff to research the popular and scientific literature on methane digesters used at large-scale meat and dairy operations, clarify what the industry is proposing and on what grounds, and look into state-level policies that incentivize these digesters.

START DATE:

June 2019

LOCATION:

Minneapolis, MN

DURATION/HOURS:

10-20 hours per week, depending on availability.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong writing and research skills. Ability and social acumen to contact people and organizations directly to request and conduct interviews. Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:
$15 per hour for 10-20 hours per week. Excellent work environment with colleagues committed to creating and supporting more just and sustainable environmental, trade and agricultural systems. 

APPLICATION:

Email résumé, cover letter and one writing sample of no more than 5 pages to lcarlson@iatp.org.  Please indicate in your email the name of the internship for which you are applying.

SUPERVISOR:

Tara Ritter, Ben Lilliston