Spring research internship for grad students interested in international environmental policy

[Claire Christian]

In search of a graduate-level intern with an interest in environmental policy or international relations. Time commitment is 10-15 hours per week, February through April 2017, in Dupont Circle. Stipend available: $1000.

About the organization:
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) is a non-profit organization that works for the protection of the Antarctic environment. We are an official NGO observer organization that attends the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) each year and submits papers on conservation policy recommendations. To learn more about ASOC, please visit: http://www.asoc.org/. To learn more about the ATCM, please visit: http://www.ats.aq/e/ats_meetings_atcm.htm.

About the position:
Main internship task will be to conduct research on human activities management and the design of protected areas to be used in papers submitted to the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) in May 2017. This position is an excellent opportunity for a graduate student to learn about international environmental diplomacy, policy, and decision-making.

The internship will last from February through April. ASOC provides a stipend of $1000. We ask applicants to be able to commit to working 10-15 hours per week at our offices in Dupont Circle. To apply, please send a resume and a short introductory email (no cover letters, please) to Claire Christian, ASOC Interim Executive Director, at Claire.c...@asoc.org.