{"id":41898,"date":"2021-07-12T16:35:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T23:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=41898"},"modified":"2021-07-12T16:35:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T23:35:37","slug":"internship-global-development-policy-and-learning-climate-intern-interaction-remote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/internship-global-development-policy-and-learning-climate-intern-interaction-remote\/","title":{"rendered":"Internship: Global Development, Policy and Learning Climate Intern, InterAction (Remote)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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STIPEND \/ WAGE: $1000 (Pro-rated for part-time)<\/span><\/p>\n

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HOURS PER WEEK: 4 days a week of work (32 hours per week), with preference for those who can work full time (40 hours per week)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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START DATE: September 1, 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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END DATE: December 31, 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

See full internship details at https:\/\/www.idealist.org\/en\/nonprofit-internship\/688400b19e3f4b7381c266dec22594d7-global-development-policy-and-learning-climate-intern-interaction-washington<\/a><\/p>\n

About InterAction:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

InterAction is the largest\u00a0U.S. based\u00a0coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with\u00a0180+\u00a0members working\u00a0around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging\/growth economies. Member\u00a0organizations\u00a0are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world\u2019s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4\u00a0billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues,\u00a0government\u00a0grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a fee-for-service program portfolio.\u00a0Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions\u00a0and actions across\u00a0a wide range of issues \u2013 including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change \u2013 that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0To learn more about InterAction’s mission, DEI approach, values and more visit the link below:<\/u>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0Who We Are – InterAction<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

About the Position:<\/strong><\/p>\n

InterAction\u2019s Global Development, Policy, and Learning [GDPL] Team is seeking one highly motivated student or recent graduate to intern remotely with our Washington, D.C. office to support our climate portfolio for the fall.<\/strong><\/p>\n

InterAction\u2019s Global Development, Policy and Learning Team offers internship opportunities to motivated individuals with a passion for global change. Our team advocates for the public policy priorities of InterAction and its members, primarily with the U.S. Congress and executive branch. Simultaneously our Development Implementation Team manages an IFAD-funded advocacy project, working closely with agricultural advocacy organizations in East Africa, manages NGO Aid Map, and supports preparations for the 2020 G7 meeting. Our team portfolio includes work on Food Security and Agriculture, Water, Health and Sanitation, Humanitarian Policy and Practice Advocacy, Climate and Fragility, and Democracy, Rights, and Governance.<\/p>\n

A stipend of $1000 will be provided<\/strong>\u00a0to full-time interns completing the internship (pro-rated for part-time) along with class credits and a robust professional development program which includes workshops, trainings, and educational opportunities. We anticipate the internship lasting from early September through mid-December with flexible start and end dates.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities for the GDPL Climate Intern will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Provide meeting preparation support, take attendance and notes, and post-meeting follow-up for InterAction\u2019s Climate Advocacy Working Group, Climate Mainstreaming Working Group, and Environmental Sustainability Working Group, thereby having access to over 170 staff across more than 50 NGOs working on climate change<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Support InterAction\u2019s advocacy on sustainable finance, specifically green debt relief for countries at-risk of defaulting to institutions such as the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank, in support of a green recovery from COVID-19<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Conduct research on Members of Congress\u2019 positions and Administration officials\u2019 work on climate change; support annual budget advocacy on climate-related foreign assistance accounts; read and summarize U.S. government policies, reports, and briefs on climate adaptation and mitigation<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Develop components of a written report on greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies in relief and development NGO overseas operations<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Schedule and participate in partner and Member meetings and calls, providing support as needed<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Draft monthly Climate Digests, email content that will be received by 300 executive and staff across InterAction\u2019s membership<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Organize and enter data to support the monitoring of InterAction\u2019s climate program; compile data for internal and Member-facing communications and reporting<\/p>\n

\u00a0During the internship, you can expect to acquire the following knowledge and skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n