Internships

The Office of Jeremy Rifkin offers internships in the Washington, DC area for individuals with interest in working for a progressive public policy organization focusing on emerging trends in science and technology and their impacts on the environment, the economy, culture and society. We generally admit 1-2 individuals for unpaid internships lasting approximately 3-4 months, beginning in January, May, and September. College credit can be arranged.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The intern will work with President and other staff members to gain valuable experience in a number of different areas:

• Research for public policy initiatives, book project, and current events
• Making phone calls for networking
• Preparation and editing of print materials
• Managing research files and creating electronic databases
• Creating and distributing campaign materials
• Office administration
• Communicating with relevant constituencies regarding policy activities

Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; superior organization and attention to detail; ability to work independently or with direction; familiarity with Microsoft Office software.

College student or recent graduate with a commitment to public interest preferred.

Hours:
The internship is available full-time (9:00am-5:00pm) or part-time, with a minimum of 20 hours per week commitment.

Compensation:
The internship is unpaid, however transportation costs in the greater DC area will be covered.