Internship - Research Associate

IPMopedia seeking Research Associates for
Fall 2008 Internships

IPMopedia, in partnership with the Washington Toxics Coalition and Toxipedia.org, is a large resource website that provides a wide variety of up to date information on IPM practices, sustainable landscape and garden design, proper plant choices, and other topics related to organic/green gardening to gardening professionals and the public.

Position Responsibilities
In the Fall of 2008 IPMopedia interns will work as part of a team to research and write content for several sections of our website including the pest fact sheet database, the landscaping and gardening guides, as well as the indoor pest control guide. Future tasks include website development and production, outreach, and marketing when the site is launched in October 2008.

Qualifications
Candidates should have the following skills:
-Strong research and writing skills
-Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
-Responsible and self motivated
-Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
-Knowledge of IPM and green gardening

Start Date and Availability
-Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Start date is flexible. Interns will be asked to make a 2-6 month commitment and work at least 5 hours per week.

TO APPLY
Send resume and brief interest statement to njthorp@gmail.com

Feel free to email with any questions about the position.