Work With Beyond Pesticides

Beyond Pesticides is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:

• Project Director
• Intern

Project Director

Beyond Pesticides is a national non-profit research and action organization at the forefront of the grassroots environmental health movement with a focus on the hazards of pesticides to harm human health, wildlife and our environment. Through scientific research, campaigns, information dissemination, and close partnerships and coalitions, the organization advocates for the protection of basic human rights, environmental protection, pesticide policy reform, and the replacement of toxic pesticides in all areas of use with organic, non-toxic and other sustainable solutions. For more information on Beyond Pesticides and its projects, visit the website at www.beyondpesticides.org.

Beyond Pesticides seeks a project director to:

• Coordinate existing projects.
• Develop new projects to meet needs, where necessary, describing the background, activities and outcomes.
• Organize communities and gather local support for local, statewide and national pesticide reform efforts aimed at restricting pesticides and advancing safe management strategies.
• Research, develop and distribute outreach materials and reports regarding special projects.
• Build relationships with pesticide activists/network and with media and serve as a pesticide expert on related special projects stories.
• Attend meetings, lobby and speak at functions regarding special projects.
• Contribute to organization's newsletters.
• Finally, the project director will be asked to assist the executive director and program staff on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree, and have a minimum of five years work experience in a related field. A degree in a science or policy is helpful and preferred. Excellent communication skills, ability to work independent and in a group, ability to use standard computer programs and web applications, juggle priorities and a willingness to take initiative required. Ability to work some nights and weekends expected.

Salary/Benefits: Commensurate with experience, full health benefits, 12 days cumulative vacation time in first year, fully vested pension after three years.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to: Job Search/project director, Beyond Pesticides, 701 E Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 or via email to jkepner@beyondpesticides.org. Position is open until filled.

Beyond Pesticides is an equal opportunity employer.

Interns

Beyond Pesticides is a national non-profit membership organization, founded in 1981, dedicated to educating the public about the toxic hazards of pesticides and safer alternatives. The organization advocates for strong policy to protect public health and the environment. Beyond Pesticides/NCAMP’s programs are focused on school pesticide use, lawn care, insect-borne diseases, organic agriculture, documenting pesticide poisoning incidents, and watchdogging federal, state and local governments.

Responsibilities may include:

• Producing materials, including factsheets, articles, report contributions, and online materials.
• Updating and developing webpages at www.beyondpesticides.org.
• Assisting in fielding phone calls and emails from the public, researching and answering information requests.
• Assist the executive director and program staff with outreach, research and administrative tasks on an as-needed basis.

Interns are given tasks that match their interests, skills and background with Beyond Pesticides’ goals. In addition to working on specific projects, interns will gain insight into the importance of grassroots action, the complexities of environmental issues, and how non-profits function. Internships are based on a small stipend and vary in length from 3 months to 1 year.

Please send a resume and cover letter outlining what type of internship interests you, what you hope to gain from the experience and what time frame you are available to: Job Search/Internship, Beyond Pesticides, 701 E Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 or via email to jkepner@beyondpesticides.org.