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Job Description
Internship
Department: Program and State
Employment Type: Internship
Location: Multiple Locations
Description
PIRG is hiring interns to work with our issue advocacy teams and our state offices across the country. Learn the basics of organizing and put those skills to work on important public interest issues including consumer protection, public health, transportation, plastic pollution and more.
What does an intern with PIRG do?
As an intern with PIRG, you’ll help us educate and engage people on the important issues we're working on. Whether it’s by getting our issues into the media, helping to grow our coalitions, or organizing events, you’ll be helping us build the public support it takes to win.
- You’ll learn how to analyze problems, push for smart solutions, and build public support for our goals.
- You’ll work side-by-side with one of our staff, learning the ropes.
- You'll attend briefings and trainings to learn even more about our issues and gain organizing skills.
Who can be an intern?
We’re looking for people who care deeply about solving these issues and are ready to make a difference now. An internship with PIRG is one of the best ways to gain experience for a career in political advocacy.
Details
Location: We are hiring interns nationwide. Please indicate on your application which office or offices you are applying for.
Timeline: We hire interns for the fall, spring, and summer. Please indicate on your application which time you are applying for. We accept internship applications on a rolling basis.
Internships are unpaid positions.
PIRG is an equal opportunity employer.
Timeline: We hire interns for the fall, spring, and summer. Please indicate on your application which time you are applying for. We accept internship applications on a rolling basis.
Internships are unpaid positions.
PIRG is an equal opportunity employer.