Satellite Science, Technology, & Society Internship

Organization description: Founded in 1979, Student Pugwash USA (SPUSA) is a non-profit organization that empowers students and young people to explore the socially responsible use of science and technology. We are the U.S. student affiliate of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization, Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs. See http://www.spusa.org.

Internship description: This flexible internship offers work experience on issues relating to science, technology, and society, as well as youth organizing and nonprofit management. The intern will assist SPUSA in strategic visioning process and current programs. S/he will work with SPUSA's President and Vice President.

Responsibilities will be tailored to meet the intern’s needs, but may include

• Developing content for our website, blog, and social media sites
• Working with partner organizations to develop new ways of engaging students on science, technology, and society
• Organizing events for our students and alumni
• Assisting in shaping an organization better equipped to meet the needs of current students and to address cutting-edge issues related to science and technology in society.
• Assisting in the development of promotional materials
• Using your skills learned in the classroom to make a difference in the world!

The internship is unpaid, but every effort will be made to compensate the intern with an enriching experience relevant to his/her professional and educational goals, including course credit if needed.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working on issues relating to science, technology, and society preferred but not required
• Able to work independently and enthusiasm to shape our organization
• Knowledge of web design is a plus, but is not mandatory.
• Able to contribute a minimum of 5 hours per week
• Please note: internship is remote; office space is not available

Application process: Please send a resumé or CV, writing sample preferably relevant to science and society, and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this particular internship to spusa@spusa.org. Questions are welcome—email spusa@spusa.org. No phone calls please. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Internship dates are flexible.