Food & Water Watch is a leading consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets. For more information check out our website at www.foodandwaterwatch.org. We are currently seeking interns to work in our Washington, DC office. Interns will have the benefit of learning critical research, analysis and reporting skills from experienced staff. Internships are available in our collegial office environment during any of the following terms. Spring, Fall: This position may be full- or part-time (~15 hours per week minimum). Spring dates are January-May. Fall term dates are September – December. Summer: This position is full-time and runs for 10 weeks during May-August. Small stipends may be available for summer interns. The water research intern assists the water research team with providing information, analysis and written materials to support Food & Water Watch Clean Public Water campaigns. Responsibilities may include * Research both corporations and government (federal, state, and local) to help our team craft reports, briefing papers, and articles for the general public, media, NGOs, elected officials and government agencies * Assist researchers with data collection, synthesis, and analysis * Write short printed materials on water issues * Research emerging issues to move campaigns forward * Maintain strong records of work and assist with database development * Hold regular office hours and participate in weekly meetings with Research team

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