American Bird Conservancy is hiring a
American Bird Conservancy
Lead Toxicity Policy Intern
Position Summary:
Title: Lead Toxicity Policy Intern
Supervisor: Director of Government Relations, Pesticides and Birds Campaign
Location: Remote
Duration of Internship: 3 Months, Approximately April 15-June 15, 2023
Compensation: $1500.00 per month (and potentially school credit)
Submission Deadline: Spring 2023
This is a paid internship with American Bird Conservancy’s Pesticides and Birds Campaign. In 2022, the United States government saw the most movement on policy issues around lead ammunition and fishing tackle in 30 years. This wave of action is continuing into 2023 and ABC is seeking to respond to emergent and ongoing issues at the federal and state levels.
The specific duties will be determined based in part on the candidate’s interests; projects may include conducting virtual outreach to state wildlife agencies, developing educational materials on lead toxicity and impacts on wildlife, writing op-eds and other professional communications, evaluating federal and state laws and regulations, reading and analyzing published scientific studies, and working with stakeholders such as sporting groups and wildlife advocacy groups.
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At American Bird Conservancy, we believe that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills makes us more effective. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment for all of our employees.
As an equal opportunity employer, ABC is committed to ensuring that employees and applicants for employment have equal opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor unrelated to the requirements of the position.