Opportunity
The Northeast-Midwest Institute seeks a fall 2015 intern to assist in its policy research and outreach in a variety of areas related to the environment.
Background
The Northeast-Midwest Institute is seeking to strengthen and expand existing programmatic work – focused on environmental quality, economic vitality, and regional equity for the 18 states of the northeast and midwest – and also to develop and launch new programmatic directions – including policy areas relating to cities, infrastructure, water quality and waterways, and policy education and outreach.
Possible Tasks
• Assist with expanding existing programs and developing new programs in the areas of water quality, waterways, the Great Lakes, and brownfields redevelopment
• Attend and take notes at relevant federal hearings and briefings
• Track policy developments pertinent to protection and restoration of the region’s water resources, as well as brownfields redevelopment
• Assist with environmental policy education and outreach
Compensation
Institute internships are unpaid; academic course credit is available in accordance with university policy.
To Apply
Submit a brief introductory cover letter or email accompanied by a resume to Dr. Michael J. Goff, President and CEO, Northeast-Midwest Institute, at mgoff@nemw.org.