Food and Capital Markets Intern -
Engage the Chain,
Boston, MA, United States
Ceres
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site (www.ceres.org).
We are seeking dynamic, committed interns who would find it exciting to join the Ceres team!
General Internship Information
Ceres’ interns support Program, Communications, and Development staff working with a wide variety of constituents within the Ceres network: environmental activists, investors, funders, and corporations. While providing some administrative support, interns will primarily work in one of the following areas using skills in research, project coordination, IT and communications. Detailed descriptions of each available position can be found below.
Each fall internship position requires 10 to 15 hours of work per week. Schedules can be flexible to fit with class and/or work schedules. Ceres compensates interns at a rate of $13.00 hour. Our Fall Internship Program runs from September 2017 through mid-December 2017.
Please read details of each position on our website and apply for the specific internship you are interested in. We typically hire 8-10 interns, who are a mix of undergraduate and graduate students.
Description & Responsibilities
Ceres' Food and Capital Markets Program is looking for a sustainability-focused intern to work with our team on the Engage the Chain website. Ceres created Engage the Chain, with investor input, to clarify the actions that investors and global food companies should take to reduce their exposure to supply chain risks arising from climate change, forced labor and other challenges. The intern will research emerging environmental issues, draft new website content, update the “news” section, and write draft blogs on related topics to the sustainable supply chains. Experience in communications, writing, research, or environmental subjects would be most useful for this position.
How to Apply
• Review each program internship opportunity carefully at https://www.ceres.org/about-us/career-opportunities/ and apply for the one you feel best fit.
• If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two (2) brief writing samples, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Address all correspondence to: Christine Mandell
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