islandInterns
About the Internship Program
Islands First is seeking intelligent, well-organized, and diligent individuals with an interest in international environmental policy-making to participate in our internship program. Interns will work on various issues, including environmental governance, climate change, and/or oceans policy. Internships are based in New York, New York and are unpaid. Applicants should have their own sources of funding for travel and living expenses during the duration of their time in the internship program. Interns will be expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week for a term of at least three months.
Primary Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the intern may include:
- Conducting background research on issues related to of environmental governance, climate change, and oceans policy.
- Collaborating with Legal and Policy Advisers staffed in UN Missions on various projects.
- Maintaining the calendar of United Nations events.
- Reviewing and commenting on statements, policy papers, and resolutions.
- Performing various administrative activities when necessary.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:
- Bachelors degree or current university student.
- Interest in the issues of environmental governance, climate change and oceans policy.
- Spoken and written fluency in English.
- Intelligent, hard-working and well-organized.
- Independent and able to work well on solo projects.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Experience working for an international organization, NGO, or governmental institution a plus, but not required.
Application Process
To apply for a position in the Islands First internship program, interested individuals should submit in English their C.V. and a brief cover letter of no more than two pages explaining their interest in the program and how they meet the above qualifications. Applicants should be sure to indicate the following in their application:
- English speaking and writing ability
- Number of hours per week available
- Desired dates of participation in the internship program (3 month minimum)
Applicants best able to demonstrate their qualifications for the position will be contacted by Islands First to schedule an interview. Applications should be sent to jobs@islandsfirst.org. This is a rolling selection process, so applications are welcome at any time.
Successful Applicants will need their own laptop computer.