RIPPAC Summer 2019 Internship Provider Form

Name of Company/Assoc./Org.: Surfrider Foundation   

Internship Coordinator: John Weber

Coordinator’s Phone: 732-567-1787

Coordinator’s Email: Jweber@surfrider.org

Location of Internship: Remote. From Intern's home computer/phone

Number of Summer 2019 interns accepted:   1

Dates/Length of Internship: based on Intern's schedule

Required Hours per week: 10-20 hours per week

Salary or stipend?          Yes       ✔  No        If yes, how much? 

What is the application process?

Send resumes to Jweber@surfrider.org plus phone comsultation to make sure this is a good fit.

Intern work areas:

                               ✔  Clerical         ✔  Research        Errands         ✔ Organizing

Please explain the work that will be required of the intern:

Depending on the bills in the legislature, we would have the intern contacting legislative offices, asking for positions on bills and possibly setting up meetings. Attending hearings in Trenton is possible as well if applicable. The issue areas will be plastic pollution prevention, clean (ocean) waters issues and public beach access.

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

               Strategy sessions?         ✔  Legislative sessions?         ✔ Committee Hearings?

Is the intern expected to work evenings and weekends?           Yes    ✔ No

If yes, please explain.

Expected, no. But there may be opportunities on the weekend with Surfrider Foundation volunteers like beach cleanups, etc.

Do you have any suggestions for the applicant?

Be interested in our issues, have an interest in protecting our ocean, waves, and beaches. Ability to drive to Trenton is a plus and of course work independently without supervision.