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FW: Water Advocates / Intern position open / Washington DC
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From:
Mish Hamid <mish@iwlearn.org>
Subject:
FW: Water Advocates / Intern position open / Washington DC
Date:
26-May-2008 10:00 AM
>FT/PT Intern
>
>Water Advocates is a small but influential nonprofit advocacy and lobbying
>group in Washington DC (DuPont Circle area) dedicated to the global safe
>drinking water and sanitation challenge. Water Advocates is seeking a
>full/time part/time paid intern (pref. senior or grad student) to assist
>with a wide range of projects that support our advocacy, lobbying and
>research efforts.
>
>Duties and responsibilities:
>
> Assist in the development and execution of outreach plans and events
>that support our objectives.
>
> Research corporations, private foundations, U.S. government, civic
>and
>faith-based organizations to determine their interest in the global safe
>drinking water issue. Research US non-governmental organizations and
>maintain database.
>
> Research publications and journalists; monitor/clip media; maintain
>and
>expand the media library; contribute to monthly newsletters, and media
>outreach.
>
> Administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
>
>The position requires eagerness to participate in staff discussions,
>ability to take direction and constructive criticism, and ability to think
>and digest information quickly. Intern will assist Water Advocates four
>staff members as needed, and will ideally have a knowledge and
>understanding of the global water and sanitation challenge. Our website
>is www.wateradvocates.org.
>
>Hours are expected to be 40/week during the summer, with 15-17/week
>throughout the school year. Please send résumé and cover letter to John
>Oldfield at joldfield@wateradvocates.org.
Project Officer, Bratislava
Slovakia Office: +421.2.59337.168
Slovakia Mobile: +421.911.267.834
US-Based Internet Phone number: +1.202.657.5290
Skype: mishcomm
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